• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  insect pests.This has become a growing concern among growers especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices. Damage [...] Chemical interventions may thus come in handy to keep the pest below economic threshold. It is critical to proceed with caution when applying chemical [...] their larvae cause more economic damage to plants than butterfly larvae. Caterpillars are a major constraint to food, fiber and horticultural crop production

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

  February 9, 2026

  innovation. United Selections is a good example proving that biological pest control is not a trend, it is a system and a discipline. Find out more about [...] express itself. From a business perspective, it is a long-term investment, often taking seven years or more to develop a single viable variety where quality [...] Kiambu to Nakuru. Today, it operates on three hectares , a significant footprint for a breeding farm in Kenya. “Breeding is not fast work. Developing a single

• Are you getting value for your money?

  September 29, 2017

  strives to increase their output in terms of volume and quality. Indeed, a flower is not just a flower, but different market aspects determine its quality [...] However, Trianum is not a silver bullet. Good management practices combined with the use of the product is bound to give growers a positive return on [...] size and vase life are some of the aspects to name but a few. Pests and diseases still pose a great threat to crops. Several approaches are currently in

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  which may fail to open and cause leaves to wither. The key is management Thrips infestations are difficult to control. Their high propensity to develop insecticide [...] Monitoring as a tool It is important to monitor the population levels of thrips for successful pest management. Most insects have the ability to detect and [...] thrips that is trapped, you dramatically reduce the chances of future generations of thrips from damaging your flowers. Further, one is able to reduce chemical

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  happening. In other words Trianum is your extra pair of underground eyes. To protect your plants with Trianum it is advisable to do regular and consistent a [...] Formulation It is not enough to use a biological agent. The product quality must be excellent, if the grower is to get reliable results. Koppert is internationally [...] become obvious. Often it is too late, -either it is too late to save the plant, or only part of the population of the pathogen is killed and/or the pathogen

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

  October 17, 2024

  sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s an urgent call to action. At Koppert Kenya, we believe that building a greener, more resilient future starts [...] fight against climate change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing that our efforts today will have a positive impact on both the local community [...] ensure that the generations to come will inherit a world that’s greener, healthier, and more resilient. A heartfelt thank you to FreshCrop, the students,

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated [...] States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that [...] Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017,

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  What is Trianum TRIANUM is based on Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22. This is a unique, patented, hybrid strain from Koppert. TRIANUM is not only useful [...] contributing to the overall management of FCM. Versatile Formulation Due to its superior formulation, TRIANUM completely disperses in water to give a uniform [...] spp. and Microdochium spp., but also to improve root system development, nutrient uptake and plant growth. Due to its unique formulation, TRIANUM performs

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

  October 5, 2023

  infestation from farm to farm. The Embu county government is willing to work with farmers in these groups to help them adhere to these stringent standards [...] demonstrations to showcase the proper use of the solutions to ensure maximum efficacy. All the farmers in attendance got product samples to take back to their farms [...] be adaptable to ensure that they still meet the export market standards, and this has clearly brought the need for a collective effort to explore sustainable

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  research project, a team of scientists from Koppert Kenya, Kenyatta University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions to combat two [...] crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable [...] crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable