• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  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 [...] This provided a platform for consultative discussion on the goal, objectives and activities of the project before implementation. The first year of this

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  may look exactly the same to the human eye, the photoreceptors on insects enable them to identify slight colour differences. As such, to use sticky traps [...] traps efficiently, it is important to choose the brand of cards with the shade of colour that the thrips are most attracted to. Horiver offers top quality [...] and no more than 30cm above the plants. As the crop grows, move the traps higher. For monitoring purposes, it is recommended to use 10 traps per hectare.

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  sms to the soil environment, our solutions increase root biomass in crops, fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more [...] crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en [...] and biodiversity loss. The Soil Monitoring Law aims to establish sustainable soil management as the norm, urging Member States to define practices that

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

  June 17, 2025

  with a high population of pests and diseases. The quicker the lifecycle of the pest or pathogen, the higher the likelihood for resistance. Why is biocontrol [...] it is so important that the biocontrol industry learns from the development of resistance to chemicals. IPM is very important, and it is advised to develop [...] becomes resistant to a specific chemical, making the product ineffective. Resistance can occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product with the same mode of

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  y considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest or disease [...] strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create an e [...] economic efficiency to reduced health risks. Below we will outline the major benefits for you. Economic efficiency Integrated Pest Management is a crucial driver

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  you have various ‘tools’ to stop the fungus. Humidity is key to Botrytis ’s ability to strike. The spores of Botrytis germinate easily and quickly in wet [...] humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high. A temperature of [...] as a result of damage by wind. Create the right conditions How do you stop Botrytis spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate is crucial

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 2, 2019

  To the typical farmer, the onset of rains signifies a new crop season, while for the rose grower, seasonality is primarily market-driven. Rainfall is also [...] necessary to replenish the much-required water sources like rivers, lakes and other reservoirs. Despite the good fortunes that come with the rains, the season [...] effective and safe to both the crop and the environment. One such product is NoPath from Koppert, which is based on plant essential oils. It is highly recommended

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  finally, the adult stage. The late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel [...] visible, is also referred to as a 'pupa.' Whitefly species are most easily distinguished at the pupal stage. The adult whitefly emerges from the hardened [...] belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. In protected crops, the most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and the tobacco

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

  October 5, 2023

  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 [...] 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 [...] farms from the training, courtesy of the Netherlands embassy, a move that was highly appreciated by the county government and the farmers themselves. This

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  Trianum is a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is a very competent root colonizer, and the other is an eff­ective [...] crops by nurturing the ecosystem beneath the soil surface. What Is the Koppert Soil Health Program? The Koppert Soil Health Program is an integrated and [...] water. This has a drying effect on the pathogen, among other modes of action. NoPath is not prone to resistance by pathogens, thanks to the multiple modes