• Citripar

  tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube [...] develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the posterior end of the mummy after [...] occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Combined use Should be combined with Cryptobug or Cryptobug-L for effective control of the mealybugs

• Diglyphus isaea

  host and crawl back into the mine to pupate. There are three larval instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent [...] body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies [...] stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  through as many avenues, and to as wide an audience as possible, is therefore a key goal. It is for this reason that the company recently invested in Latia [...] objectives. The new Latia seeks to bridge these gaps. 'As Koppert Kenya, we are excited by the opportunity to be part of this venture. By spreading the message [...] agriculture, we look forward to transforming the industry in Kenya, East Africa, and indeed, the entire African continent,' says the General Manager of Koppert

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated [...] control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical applications [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  October 11, 2018

  project meant to tackle the two greatest threats to tomato farming -Tuta absoluta and Fusarium wilt -Nematode complex. This is in a bid to salvage an industry [...] practices in Kenya is necessary. An Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) strategy that employs a holistic integrated approach is likely to enhance the control of [...] invasive pest - Tuta absoluta commonly known as the Tomato leaf miner is considered a serious threat to tomato production worldwide. Tuta absoluta can destroy

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  reiterated that NoPath is made from natural, food-grade ingredients thus guaranteeing safety to users and the environment. He assured the attendees that if well [...] from Kenya and the Netherlands on the two main diseases over and above giving technical details on the product. Dr. Nicholas Stutterheim, the brains behind [...] later, we extended the use of the product to whole farm of 16 ha. NoPath has also given considerable improvement on the foliage.” The event was a great

• Amblyseius swirskii

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in [...] the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe [...] control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement [...] it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about

• Green peach aphid

  As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young [...] greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where its winter-hardy host plant, the peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide [...] different families. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 11, 2018

  unknown concept in some segments of the local market. Many growers were hesitant to venture into IPM due to the perceived complications associated with [...] greater things to come,” he reported. From the start, Koppert Kenya paid great attention to meeting customer needs through a flexible approach to IPM which [...] Koppert Kenya was established with the objective to consistently deliver reliable systems, based on top quality products to local growers and help them improve