• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  October 11, 2018

  planting trees is the best solution. Therefore, we have to do everything possible to ensure healthy trees. That is why we are partnering with Koppert to use [...] Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest Koppert Kenya has collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials [...] challenges. One major challenge is fungal attack of seedlings. The intensity of fungal attacks varies from species to species, with some species like Prunus africana

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  resistance. Why is biocontrol different? Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the [...] agriculture it is so important that the biocontrol industry learns from the development of resistance to chemicals. IPM is very important, and it is advised to [...] can occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product with the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  October 11, 2018

  control measures are not employed. It is against this backdrop that Koppert Biological Systems Kenya has partnered with Kenyatta University and Koppert BV [...] management practices in Kenya is necessary. An Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) strategy that employs a holistic integrated approach is likely to enhance the [...] other pests. IPM is an ongoing, dynamic system that requires regular review and adjustments of pest control methods for optimal results. With this in mind

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  the costs associated with pesticides or alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and benefits. In some studies, value is defined as the savings [...] once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have [...] ecosystem-based approach can help prevent pest resistance, which is a growing concern with chemical pesticides. Avoiding resistance means fewer resources

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  greenhouse. This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal. This phenomenon is best described [...] induce ISR in plants. Discover NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains such essential oils and is used in the prophylactic management of downy [...] associated with energy production and synthesis of structural compounds. Denatures the enzymes responsible for spore germination and interferes with the amino

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  October 11, 2018

  one of the best ways to achieve this is by having a healthy plant with good resistance against diseases. This is especially so when plants are young as [...] 2015 and mainly grows bulb onions. It is strategically located in Kitengela (in the outskirts of Nairobi) which is a prime market for fresh vegetables. [...] innovative biological solutions. A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system Peter Njaramba is the production manager at Kitengela Farm. On the advice

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  monitoring tools with natural enemies and other biological control agents, this package ensures that every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in [...] this package apart is its ability to not only control the pest population but also maintain the ecological balance of your crops. With fewer chemicals needed [...] Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert

• Partners with Nature

  October 11, 2018

  planet, in partnership with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every day as look forward to interact with our growers. No matter [...] approach that we offer to our clients today. It starts with the soil where all cultivation begins and ends with a residue-free harvest. Research and development [...] Koppert is playing an ever-increasing role in boosting the sustainability of cultivation and the chain. We are convinced that by working with nature and

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  situation. An additional advantage of working with an IPM approach is that growers create a more robust system which is easier to balance in the crop. This supports [...] your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create an environment that is favourable for [...] urban settings. Without applying bio-control solutions, there is no IPM strategy, which is essential for resistance management. Stricter regulations As

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  Whether this is just a cyclical pattern or the result of climate change is a subject for a separate debate. The delayed onset of rains is already causing [...] dressed with a fungicide and an insecticide to prevent diseases and insects respectively. A novel and growing practice is the further dressing with beneficial [...] should be noted that the emergence, comes with other unwanted plants that compete with maize for nutrients. It is important to remove the unwanted plants