• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  pupae, and adults. The evasion of the immune system is mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase [...] under the crop canopy. The changing dynamics in the environment such as higher temperatures, which exacerbate thrips’ populations, increase the risk for [...] infects the target insect pests through adhesion proteins and enzymatic activity through the production of mucilage at the site of contact. The fungus acts

• Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds

  February 8, 2019

  applied directly to the seeds before planting. To obtain the best results, the seeds should be sown immediately after treatment. The unique liquid formulation [...] dressing. Panoramix delivers the following benefits : It improves crop vigour and makes the crop more resilient It boosts the plant’s resistance to insufficient [...] improves the root system It increases yield (an average increase of 3-4 bags per acre) It is safe for people, plants and the environment The application

• General Conditions Koppert

  issue of the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products at the place of destination designated by the Buyer or upon the Buyer’s collection of the Natural [...] be for the account of the Buyer. 6.6 I f the Buyer does not meet its payment obligation in full within the term referred to in article 6.1, the Buyer [...] s soon as the Buyer is in breach, the Buyer is obliged to pay to Koppert A interest on the total exigible amount at the rate of the currently applicable

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  October 12, 2018

  ended the session with a call for all present to partner with Koppert in its endeavours. The highlight of the dinner event, was the signing of the CABI [...] solutions for the management of Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium Wilt-Root Knot Nematode complex in Kenya. The presentation stirred the audience into an [...] 2018 at the same venue. The conference gathered more than 300 delegates and close to 60 exhibitors from different companies. The focus of the conference

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  October 11, 2018

  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 [...] 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 [...] ride that could scale the extreme terrain. For those not familiar with this event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  with the farmers recording a clean healthy crop in the greenhouse tunnels under the Koppert IPM program compared with the tunnels managed under the standard [...] Rironi -Kiambu County. The crops grown by the said farmers were tomato and capsicum (sweet pepper) respectively. The program entailed the use of biological [...] insecticide over the entire 9 months period of the crop”, she says proudly. “I continued harvesting the crop for an extra 4 weeks after the regular tunnel

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  to use the 4R principles, which are the four ‘rights’ of fertilizer management i.e. apply the right source of nutrient at the right rate, at the right time [...] The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted that the current dry and hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long [...] nutrients. However, soil pH determines the availability of nutrients in the soil. pH is the level of acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Maize crops grow best at

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  October 11, 2018

  trainers and coaches. However, over the years, the Centre has spread its reach to involve the children and youth in the local community and its environs. [...] believes in the talent of the children at the Centre. We are therefore glad to join in and do what we can to further support this project:” The Tournament [...] in the dirt or shout their voices hoarse. At the end of the grueling but rewarding day, deserving players and teams were awarded with trophies. The Centre

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  by over 700 guests from across the world. The Dutch King, Willem-Alexander, graced the event and officially opened the Experience Center; that will display [...] with the deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company [...] witnessed in the following decades, lifting the company from pioneer to a global market leader in biological crop protection solutions. From the humble beginnings

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  October 11, 2018

  by the disease pathogen have 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 [...] also possesses the unique ability of strengthening the roots of numerous crops thus improving the uptake of water and nutrients by the plant. Upon application [...] prove that the extra money the grower obtains from having more produce of a higher quality is always more than the cost of Trianum. Trianum gives the best value