• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 11, 2018

  Spical Neoseiulus californicus Spidex Phytoseiulus persimilis Swirski-Mite Amblyseius swirskii Ten years ago, Koppert Kenya was established with the objective to consistently deliver reliable systems, based on top quality products to local growers and help them improve their crop protection systems. Our guiding mission at the time was: “to be the most preferred partner in developing and marketing pollination systems and integrated pest management

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  October 11, 2018

  Deltatrap Tutasan In an ongoing research project, a team of scientists from Koppert Kenya, Kenyatta University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions to combat two threats facing tomato production: Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium wilt -nematode complex. The three-year project was launched in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  October 11, 2018

  Onion growing has the potential to be a highly profitable venture. Unfortunately, many farmers are yet to realize this. According to a local expert, a farmer who practices good land management can produce 14-17 tonnes of onions from a hectare of land. Depending on prevailing market prices, this translates to handsome financial returns. This is exactly what the owners of Kitengela Farm were striving towards when they began operations. The company

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  October 11, 2018

  The highly anticipated Rhino Charge 2016 edition lived up to its reputation -to be an exciting test of mettle. Founded in 1989, the annual off-road motorsport competition seeks to mobilize motorsport enthusiasts to raise funds to support the conservation efforts of Rhino Ark- a Kenyan charitable trust. The organization is engaged in various crucial activities which are geared towards protecting Kenya’s watersheds. What began simply as an

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  October 11, 2018

  Nearly four thousand visitors from over fifty countries attended the 5th edition of the International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX 2016) in Nairobi, Kenya. Flower buyers from all over the world had come to find opportunities and connect with some of the finest flower growers in the region. This year’s edition of the annual show stood out as one of the best since it began in 2011. There were more than 200 exhibitors present and almost all flower

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  October 11, 2018

  At Koppert Kenya, we believe in making a difference through collaboration and partnership to support the well-being of our communities and environment. On April 15th 2016, we collaborated with Ravine Soccer Centre to host a sporting tournament to highlight how hard work, determination and teamwork can lead to success. The goal was to make an impact in the lives of children and youth of Eldama Ravine in Baringo County, Kenya, who have considerable

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  October 11, 2018

  Deltatrap For Moths and Mealybugs Tutasan Monitor and Trap Tuta absoluta Caterpillars Lepidoptera In recent times, growers have experienced sustained infestation of their crop by caterpillars of various species. This has led to significant losses to their enterprises with rejects associated with this pest now emerging among the top when compared with other insect pests.This has become a growing concern among growers especially in the flower industry

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  October 11, 2018

  Lurem-TR Few problems present as imminent danger for a flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya. Thrips damage plants by sucking out cells on the leaf surface. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves where the plant cells have been destroyed and reduces the production potential of the plant. At high infection levels red spots and brown streaks are visible on the

• Koppert Kenya present at International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2016 in Nairobi

  October 11, 2018

  The fifth anniversary edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) will be held in Nairobi-Kenya from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th of June 2016. According to the event organizer -HPP, the exhibition has now reached the top 3 of the world’s biggest specialized international cut flower trade exhibitions. It has therefore earned its position as a must-attend event for key global players in the cut-flower industry especially flowers

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  October 11, 2018

  Deltatrap Tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta Trianum-P Trichoderma harzianum T-22 Thousands of tomato farmers in Kenya suffered extreme losses in the last two years after a devastating pest infested and destroyed their precious crop. Measuring a mere 7mm, this invasive pest - Tuta absoluta commonly known as the Tomato leaf miner is considered a serious threat to tomato production worldwide. Tuta absoluta can destroy an entire tomato farm, whether in