The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).
March 27, 2025
Kenya’s avocado industry is booming, with exports projected to reach a market value of $175 million by 2025 (Source: USDA.gov). However, a new and devastating [...] threatens to disrupt this momentum—the Persea mite ( Oligonychus perseae ) . This mite was first detected in Nakuru County in Novemebr 2023 , and has since [...] since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk to yields, farmer incomes, and export quality . If left unmanaged, Persea