• Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

  February 9, 2026

  enabler of innovation. United Selections is a good example proving that biological pest control is not a trend, it is a system and a discipline. Find out more [...] train, and collaborate “Yes, IPM is an investment” Fred admits honestly. “But the real question is — does it work? And does it reduce other costs?” For United [...] more than releasing biocontrol agents. IPM is not about placing mites and hoping for miracles,” Fred says. “It is about maintaining healthy ratios, scouting

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  October 11, 2018

  flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural control Ensure good sanitation of the greenhouse and its environs. Remove any weeds and plant debris that may serve [...] serve as host to the caterpillars . Where applicable, it is advisable that you install insect netting in all ventilation openings to prevent adults from [...] interventions may thus come in handy to keep the pest below economic threshold. It is critical to proceed with caution when applying chemical pesticides especially

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  October 11, 2018

  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 [...] in Kenya were well represented. Naturally, the exhibition also attracted a good number of suppliers to the flower industry who showcased their latest product

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move within the web [...] used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations

• Lettuce

  the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a [...] suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies. Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Healthy Soils

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 5, 2019

  biological pest control . The first, which is referred to as classical, is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve [...] other hand is when a large population of natural enemies is administered for quick pest control in a specific crop. Finally, inoculative is when measures [...] produce. This subject is often discussed when addressing export produce destined for markets such as Europe but is seldom addressed when it comes to food for

• Spidex Vital

  persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to [...] for you Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mites Spidex Vital lives up to its promises Protected vegetables

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical [...] chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles

• Beneficial nematodes

  : This species is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt [...] adapt to different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars in various crops. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora : These nematodes are [...] fruit crops. How to apply nematodes The application of beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they come into contact with the target

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