• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  detected in Nakuru County in Novemebr 2023 , and has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk to yields, farmer [...] infestations can cause up to 20% yield losses , affecting both smallholder and commercial avocado farms. Its ability to thrive in warm conditions and reproduce [...] from egg to adult. Distribution of Persea Mite It was first described in 1975 from specimens found on Mexican avocado plant material intercepted in Texas

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed [...] of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't have to go into the battle alone! When tackling a pest such as Thrips, it is important to work systematically [...] enemies and other biological control agents, this package ensures that every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in check. What sets this package

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

  October 11, 2018

  event for key global players in the cut-flower industry especially flowers growers in Kenya. As a leader in innovative pest control solutions, and soil & seed [...] 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 [...] disease management in Roses! Conversations and interactions about the show, what to expect and other key highlights on current issues in the industry are

• Maize

  Maize or corn ( Zea mays ), is a large grain plant that is divided in different types including: pod corn, sweet corn, flour corn and baby corn. Maize is [...] is adaptable to a whole range of climate conditions and is the single most extensively grown crop in Kenya. It is also the country's main staple food and [...] economic value: the grain, leaves, stalk, tassel, and cob can all be used to produce a large variety of food and non-food products.

• Cotton bollworm

  highly polyphagous, feeding on crops such as cotton, sorghum, tomato, sweet corn, beans, soybeans, tobacco, sunflowers and various fruit crops. Among [...] stages may occur. Young caterpillars are yellowish-white to reddish-brown with dark spots. In later instars the head is mottled, and the body is marked [...] rs are often aggressive and cannibalistic. Pupation occurs in the soil, with pupae of 14 to 18 mm long, with a brown, smooth body surface. Adult female

• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars in various crops. Heterorhabditis [...] They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit crops. How to apply nematodes

• Blueberry

  usually taste sweet and can vary in acidity. They have a sweet taste when mature, with variable acidity. Recommended for you Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty [...] from 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) to 4 meters (13 ft) in height. The berries are usually 5–16 millimeters (0.20–0.63 inch) in diameter and have a flared crown [...] The plant belongs to the section of Cyanococcus and the genus Vaccinium (cranberries, bilberries and grouseberries also belong to the genus Vaccinium)

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The [...] pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our

• Melon

  be any one of several plants belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit. The term "melon" [...] Recommended for you Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks [...] "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon (the fruit) is actually a berry, or more specifically even

• Integrated Pest Management

  effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques like Rollertraps or Horiver contribute to control of the flying [...] infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control strategies. Control When necessary [...] often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and