• How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation

  May 12, 2026

  this initiative is grounded in a simple yet key observation: when farmers see solutions working in real conditions, they are far more likely to trust and [...] pest resistance linked to conventional chemical use. In response to these challenges, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with Latia Agribusiness Institute (LAI) [...] Knowledge Centre , where farmers, students, and stakeholders are invited to engage directly in demonstration plots and ongoing agricultural activities throughout

• Capsanem

  used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem can also be applied [...] effect Infected pests are generally difficult to find. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow [...] million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial practices [...] thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline [...] the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop

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

  February 9, 2026

  Selections, the scouts are trained continuously, every worker is encouraged to report pest sightings, the staff are involved in applying beneficials and [...] science and strategy that United Selections operates, leading the game in breeding roses in Kenya under conditions that protect innovation with strict biosecurity [...] Precision Matters Thrips and spider mites are the farm’s most persistent challenges, particularly dangerous in the breeding and selection houses, where

• Horiver Disc

  fungus gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene disc coated [...] temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage time See Best before date. Storage conditions In a cool, dry place.

• Deltatrap

  into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number [...] Deltatrap for monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths [...] Pherodis capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where

• Spical-Plus

  and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated [...] citri ); other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period

• Swirski-Mite LD

  and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated [...] and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period

• Thripex

  particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-100 per m2/release [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation.

• Pherodis

  production date when stored in a freezer (-18°C), and 1 year when stored in a refrigerator (4-6°C). Storage temperature Preferably in a freezer (-18°C), and [...] pheromones to other areas Application Place the dispenser in the trap and place the trap in the right position as indicated for the particular trap Wash [...] effective for a maximum of 6 weeks Dosage In general two or four dispensers per hectare. Combined use Use in combination with a suitable trap. Storage