• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  voracious feeders and can severely retard the growth of young plants or reduce the aesthetic value of produce in case of cut flowers and fruits. Management a [...] identify the species and ensure timely intervention. We recommend, that you set up the traps at a rate of 10 delta traps per hectare where the adults are [...] capture many male adults. This slows down the growth of the population. Deploy 20 to 40 traps per hectare inside the greenhouse, depending on pest pressure

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  much of each petal. These two destructive diseases can cause massive losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018 [...] well on the Kenyan scene. Current use has demonstrated good control of downy mildew on roses, chives and basil. The product is also effective in the control [...] with consistent and timely application of NoPath, we are assured of acceptable level of control of Downy mildew and Botrytis in our rose crop. In addition

• Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

  February 9, 2026

  and mass trapping with Horiver for the control of thrips, the farm achieved consistent pest control by breaking the pest life cycle, and pest resistance [...] And biological control as the foundation The Koppert Macros Program: Where Precision Matters Thrips and spider mites are the farm’s most persistent challenges [...] much as products . At United Selections, the scouts are trained continuously, every worker is encouraged to report pest sightings, the staff are involved

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  damage: The Hass variety is known to be the most susceptible to this pest, and that is not great news because Hass represents the larger percentage of the [...] veins on the undersides of leaves are initially observed. The spots turn to necrotic spots which reduces photosynthesis and transpiration efficiency. 2. Defoliation [...] commonly believed . Breaking the Myths Around Biological Control Despite the success of bio solutions, misconceptions still exist in the farming community: Myth:

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  strengthening of the plant through improvement of the root system by formation of more root hairs. Trianum also reinforces the defense mechanisms of the parts [...] multiple modes of action. Noteworthy, NoPath does not harm the active mycelia of Trianum in the root zone. That means the two products can be used together [...] multiple modes of action that include competition for the space and nutrients around the root zone against the pathogens, Mycoparasitism of fungi pathogens