• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  October 11, 2018

  caterpillars of various species. This has led to significant losses to their enterprises with rejects associated with this pest now emerging among the top [...] pests. Butterflies are usually more noticeable since most of them fly by day. Moths on the other hand are generally night flying and so less obvious, but their [...] many male adults. This slows down the growth of the population. Deploy 20 to 40 traps per hectare inside the greenhouse, depending on pest pressure. Change

• Black sigatoka disease

  light yellow spots or streaks on leaves of about one month old. The symptoms run parallel to the veins. Within a few days, the spots become a few centimetres [...] hours under humid conditions, but infection takes a minimum of two or three days under optimal conditions (humidity close to saturation and temperature above

• Spider mites and other mites

  foundation of control by feeding on spider mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite [...] detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused by plant mites can [...] plant viruses. This appears as a bronze or reddish-brown discoloration of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused

• How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation

  May 12, 2026

  by: Lack of hands-on exposure Limited access to practical training Uncertainty around performance compared to conventional methods This project directly [...] while accelerating the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Why This Project Matters Given that Kenyan agriculture is largely driven by smallholder [...] for over 70% of the sector and predominantly practice open-field farming, this initiative is grounded in a simple yet key observation: when farmers see

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing that our efforts today will have a positive impact on both the local community and the environment [...] ongoing efforts to protect the environment and support local communities. This event was not just about planting trees. It was about planting hope, involving [...] will benefit both people and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10 th October 2024, we planted 3,000 tree seedlings with the enthusiastic

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  mites actively seek out and prey on the Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) . The predatory mite cannot feed on other prey. Feeding behaviour of [...] development stages only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity [...] 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 few hours

• Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds

  February 8, 2019

  perform very well in different regions of Kenya. This seed dressing product for use in cereals is based on beneficial microorganisms that promote plant growth [...] planting or bagging. NB: Sow the seeds immediately or in not more than 30 days! For more information about the product click here: Panoramix

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  On the 28 th to 30 th of March, Koppert Kenya Exhibited at the GLOBAL G.A.P tour in Nairobi. GLOBAL G.A.P, an internationally recognized certification [...] global trade networks, and customer demand responsiveness., During the 3-day event, various keynote speakers held important discussions around increasing [...] reach untapped regional and international marketplaces. They also focused on issues currently affecting the trade in fresh produce in both local and global

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new [...] acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial insects for hop cultivation Lukas emphasizes [...] contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  As we celebrate World Soil Day 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements [...] significantly to global food production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw [...] elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as indispensable foundations for food production, thriving ecosystems, and the overall well-being