• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  Eddy Verbeek of Florensis Kenya Ltd (a client of Koppert), regularly participates as a member of Car No. 1. This was the team’s 11th Charge so far. For [...] evolved. No longer just a fundraising event for a noble cause, the event has earned the legacy of being the toughest off-road contest on the continent and probably [...] der Berg (Jr.) of Timaflor Flowers, Graham Roy, Mike Diesbecq and Don White. In 2016, Car No. 1 was a heavily modified Range Rover with a Mercedes Unimog

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  use of effective products that target many aspects of disease development, timely prophylatic application of products and proper application of the said [...] perform 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 [...] practice. Downy mildew manifests itself on the leaves in yellow, green or white patches on the upper surfaces. On the undersides, these areas are covered

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

  June 23, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 2, 2019

  curative effect on both diseases. Growers who have used NoPath even in incidences of disease outbreak, have observed quick recovery of affected areas of the [...] strengthening of the crop’s ability to fight diseases and timely prophylactic applications of products. This technique coupled with the use of effective products [...] outstanding effectiveness, NoPath has no implication of chemical residues on the crop. It is also safe to the roots and contributes to the general growth of the

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. Everything’s just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the b

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  soil life The survival of beneficial soil organisms and those of crops is intrinsically tied together. Koppert is at the forefront of a growing movement to [...] Organization of the United Nations (FAO) establishes that one tablespoon of healthy soil contains more living organisms than the entire human population on Earth [...] However, the most disappointing fact is that 33% of our soils which contain more than a quarter of our planet’s biodiversity is degraded. Leading experts

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  led to restrictions on certain chemical actives narrowing the range of insecticides that growers rely on for effective control of thrips. This further [...] production of mucilage at the site of contact. The fungus acts on different stages of host development, such as larvae, pupae, and adults. The evasion of the [...] mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase, and the expression of faith genes involved in

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  market are identical. Effective thrips control starts with careful selection of sticky traps of impeccable quality. As a rule of thumb, a good sticky trap should [...] purpose for a long duration of time. Scientific studies have proven that traps that reflect certain wavelengths of blue are more effective at capturing [...] One of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency on a wide array of conventional [...] for 80 percent of croplands, contribute significantly to global food production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand [...] the resonance of this year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products. Either because of their [...] adsorbed on soil particles and cannot move. Easy to use Beneficial nematodes offer a broad spectrum biocontrol solution. Capirel is sprayed on crops using [...] an extensive range of crops. Our product Capirel contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests