• 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 [...] known, on the other hand, generally attacks above the ground parts including flowers, buds, canes and growing tips. Under favourable conditions, the spots [...] 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

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

  September 10, 2024

  - Soon after, the fungus begins the extrusion process, this time colonizing the external part of the host. Visual characteristics of the product Insects [...] Germination – Then, the germination process begins, where enzymes are produced that act on the degradation of the host's integument, allowing the fungus to penetrate [...] Entonem mode of action: The beneficial nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue

• 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 [...] commonly believed . Breaking the Myths Around Biological Control Despite the success of bio solutions, misconceptions still exist in the farming community: Myth: [...] Circular chlorotic spots along midribs and veins on the undersides of leaves are initially observed. The spots turn to necrotic spots which reduces photosynthesis

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  control is at the rescue. Koppert offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies [...] allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests including spider mites , thrips , whitefly [...] te , Limonica , Montdo-Mite, Thripex , Macro-Mite ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  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 [...] 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 [...] all over the world and winning the Rhino Charge is an enviable feat. In pursuit of this goal, Eddy Verbeek of Florensis Kenya Ltd (a client of Koppert)

• 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

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 28, 2024

  resilience in smallholder farming. From the inception of the project, Koppert seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the initiative, playing a multifaceted [...] farmers. Through the convergence of Koppert's commitment to sustainable agriculture and the visionary goals of the AIRTEA project, the partnership bore [...] information, and the specter of low profits, deterring the youth from embracing agriculture. The AIRTEA project emerged as a beacon of change, seeking to

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  sticky traps efficiently, it is important to choose the brand of cards with the shade of colour that the thrips are most attracted to. Horiver offers top [...] One of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way [...] traps in the market are identical. Effective thrips control starts with careful selection of sticky traps of impeccable quality. As a rule of thumb, a

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  on both the local community and the environment for years to come. As part of the day’s activities, Koppert had stimulating discussions with the students [...] and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10 th October 2024, we planted 3,000 tree seedlings with the enthusiastic participation of local [...] innovative biofertilizer will help the trees survive the critical early stages of growth, offering them the resilience they need to thrive in a changing climate

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  to address some of the most pressing issues in mango cultivation. The Issues tackled included: Export Market Insights : Majority of the mango farmers are [...] their farms from the training, courtesy of the Netherlands embassy, a move that was highly appreciated by the county government and the farmers themselves [...] held on-site farm demonstrations to showcase the proper use of the solutions to ensure maximum efficacy. All the farmers in attendance got product samples