• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  characterised by well-established root system. This improves nutrient and water use efficiency, resulting in a healthy resilient crop able to achieve higher yields [...] uniform emergence and good plant population. During, sowing it is crucial to use the right nutrient sources which include organic manure and fertilizers. Organic [...] weeks before sowing. For better fertilizer efficiency, it is important to use the 4R principles, which are the four ‘rights’ of fertilizer management i

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  making the product ineffective. Resistance can occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product with the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection [...] can actively seek them out in difficult-to-reach places. Each time a grower uses a different mode of action, the pest must develop a new way to counter the

• Aphids

  essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of aphids uses a combination of natural enemies that attack aphids in different ways: Parasitic

• General Conditions Koppert

  and/or Products are to be used, if upon the conclusion of the agreement the Buyer has made specific reference in writing of both the use in the specific country [...] of the use of substances or pest control method(s) harmful to the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products; • damage occurs due to the use of data [...] indemnifies Koppert against all third party claims arising from T improper use or use not in accordance with the requirements, instructions, Advice and manuals

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  perfect environment for soil health and crop growth. The program combines use of the following products, each playing a vital role in promoting a balanced [...] a potent solution for maintaining a pathogen-free environment without the use of synthetic chemicals. NoPath Mode of Action 2. Trianum: Fortifying the Root [...] health particularly in helping plants manage water stress by improving water-use efficiency. It strengthens cell walls, reducing water loss through transpiration

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  sustained yield increase and stronger crop resilience farm wide with continued use of NatuGro. Additionally, the trials showed positive changes in stem length [...] a minimum. Part of the NatuGro system is a series of products that can be used on their own or in combination with other products. These products are m

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  October 11, 2018

  repair any holes or damage in the plastic walls and/or roof material and use clean planting material and plants. b. Scouting and monitoring Deploy PHERODIS [...] pheromones to help with identification. c. Mass trapping PHERODIS pheromones used with TUTASAN WATERTRAPS attract and capture many male adults. This slows

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains such essential oils and is used in the prophylactic management of downy mildew by inducing ISR. To induce [...] Figure 2: Illustration of NoPath’s Mode of Action. The unique benefits of using NoPath include: NoPath is safe for the environment and workers. It offers

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  October 11, 2018

  Most insects have the ability to detect and respond to UV light and colours using receptors. In particular, Frankliniella occidentalis , has great sensitivity [...] have proven to be quite valuable to many growers in Kenya. These are mainly used for monitoring and mass trapping of thrips. The recommended rate for mass

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  leaves may turn yellow, curl up or drop off. How to manage Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition [...] Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. Use alternative biorational solutions for preventive and curative control of powdery