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

  September 10, 2024

  6. Swirskii Mite: Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite, which is an excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and whiteflies. This mite can survive [...] cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has [...] package ensures that every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in check. What sets this package apart is its ability to not only control the

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer [...] there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated [...] product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  branding is designed with growers in mind. We are dedicated to helping growers support, protect and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of natural [...] our connectivity with nature and the high quality of our products. The beautiful photography and use of green as our main colour bring our products to life [...] several practical features to help simplify daily use of our products. Supportive colours A range of supportive colours make each product easily recognisable

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response [...] 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 [...] Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  Whether this is just a cyclical pattern or the result of climate change is a subject for a separate debate. The delayed onset of rains is already causing [...] implications of this on their yields. Maize is undoubtedly the primary staple food in Kenya. Any factor that influences maize yields is therefore of key concern [...] textured soil is able to supply these nutrients. However, soil pH determines the availability of nutrients in the soil. pH is the level of acidity or alkalinity

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  strategically located in Kitengela (in the outskirts of Nairobi) which is a prime market for fresh vegetables. However, company founder Wilson Gachanja lamented [...] sowing the seeds in the nursery. This soon resulted in a stronger and more uniform crop in the nursery. Peter was keen to start early in order to give the [...] the rate of 1kg per Acre in each of the blocks transplanted. The onion crop continued to show great vigour. Production gains Peter Njaramba is very pleased

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  feeders and can severely retard the growth of young plants or reduce the aesthetic value of produce in case of cut flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural [...] In recent times, growers have experienced sustained infestation of their crop by caterpillars of various species. This has led to significant losses to [...] especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices. Damage Caterpillars are the larval stage of a butterfly

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  production, so the net effect of the RH is very small. Wind and draught in greenhouses promote disease. In greenhouses, the dispersal of spores over small distances [...] mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different genera of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula . The main culprit in roses [...] germination. In general, the development rate of the epidemic is fastest at 18-25 °C. High relative humidity (RH) promotes the germination of spores but

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  challenges of each situation. An additional advantage of working with an IPM approach is that growers create a more robust system which is easier to balance [...] evolving nature of pest populations in agricultural and urban settings. Without applying bio-control solutions, there is no IPM strategy, which is essential [...] efficiency Integrated Pest Management is a crucial driver of economic efficiency in agriculture. It supports in strategically considering the economic

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  particularly Downy mildew and Botrytis in various crops. It is a preventive, curative and eradicative product which is safe for humans and the environment [...] and Downy mildew in the crop in our 2 ha blocks. When I saw these changes in the treated area, 6 months later, we extended the use of the product to whole [...] The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a new product based on plant essential oils. It is used for the management of fungal and