• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 16, 2025

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start [...] can’t see them with the naked eye. Great care and precision needs to go into the production of these ‘little heroes’ that are bred for the biological control

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

  February 9, 2026

  bassiana ) 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 [...] consistency, and risk management outweigh speed. It is within this delicate balance of science and strategy that United Selections operates, leading the game in [...] strict hygiene) Mechanical and physical controls Compatible chemical interventions And biological control as the foundation The Koppert Macros Program: Where

• Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

  February 5, 2025

  yield, fruit quality and export compliance. The fruit fly puncture the fruits skin to lay their eggs. Once hatched, the larvae feed on the fruit flesh, damaging [...] high-quality avocados for export. The farm prioritizes sustainable practices that ensure long-term soil and plant health and in their journey towards sust [...] key nutrients within the soil, enhancing root growth, and increasing nutrient and water uptake. Within three months of application, the transformation was

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  regular and very reliable technical support that I get from the Koppert team" – Kenneth Mbae - The Production Manager, Waridi Ltd "The type of rose that we [...] fungal growth. As the disease progresses, leaves may eventually turn crisp and brown and fall off even though the plant has ample water. The disease also attacks [...] plant oils that is used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases in various crops. It has preventive, curative and eradicative effects and is safe

• Diglyphus isaea

  colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with a brown fat body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown [...] usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held [...] from the mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike

• Spinach

  plant of the Amarantha family that originates in Asia. It is consumed as vegetable and is rich in iron. It is grown as a vegetable worldwide and growths [...] growths to a height of about 30 cm. It is eaten fresh, steamed or boiled and has a high nutritional value.

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  improvement and that it provides objective proof that the service operates competently and safely and that outcomes can be relied upon.’’ By joining the ranks [...] established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency of industrial [...] the sector. By pursuing and achieving accreditation, Koppert Kenya has demonstrated that it meets high standards for quality and is committed to pursuing

• Lettuce

  however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies. Recommended [...] Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It

• Wheat

  specifically the Levant region that lies east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers [...] flowers from about the end of May to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers [...] flowers of one single plant open at the same time.

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  were it not for the fact that the terrain is extremely rough and challenging. The team that reaches the most number of checkpoints in the shortest distance [...] has earned the legacy of being the toughest off-road contest on the continent and probably beyond. The allure of this grueling event attracts entrants from [...] could scale the extreme terrain. For those not familiar with this event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept secret until