• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  much of each petal. These two destructive diseases can cause massive losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018 [...] their experiences with the product: “I have used NoPath for a while and gained confidence in the product for two main reasons. First, with consistent and [...] that target all the aspects in the disease triangle. This includes good cultural practices, use of effective products that target many aspects of disease

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  Once they find a feeding spot, they remain there for the rest of their larval development. The fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly [...] referred to as a 'pupa.' Whitefly species are most easily distinguished at the pupal stage. The adult whitefly emerges from the hardened cuticle of the pupa through [...] finally, the adult stage. The late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  that all sticky traps in the market are identical. Effective thrips control starts with careful selection of sticky traps of impeccable quality. As a rule [...] sticky traps efficiently, it is important to choose the brand of cards with the shade of colour that the thrips are most attracted to. Horiver offers top [...] Wetstick One of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests such as thrips . For growers, one of the main [...] nematodes ; the natural move towards biological crop protection Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops [...] to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products. Either because of their removal by international

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

  May 12, 2026

  agriculture remains the backbone of many livelihoods, with millions of smallholder farmers working to feed communities, secure the future of food systems, and [...] participants in shaping the future of agriculture . A Shared Vision- Building Toward a More Resilient Future As this journey unfolds over the coming year, Koppert [...] commercial applications . Learning by Doing: The Knowledge Centre Approach Central to the project is the establishment of a dynamic Outdoor Knowledge Centre , where

• Whitefly

  damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess [...] healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different [...] Management of Thrips. Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in the fight

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 11, 2018

  This has paid off in the form of trust and a strong reputation within the horticulture industry. A sustainable system From the start, our core values- [...] protection solutions in the East Africa region! As we celebrate 10 years of Koppert Kenya’s existence, join us for a brief tour of the company’s history. From [...] some segments of the local market. Many growers were hesitant to venture into IPM due to the perceived complications associated with such a system. Under

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  very harmful to the affected crops. Lifecycle and appearance of the potato/tomato psyllid The eggs are egg-shaped with a bright orange-yellow colour. They [...] latter causing the greatest concern and proving difficult to control. In light of this, the export of fruit from susceptible crops to some parts of Europe, and [...] tobacco. The potato psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  well as for the distribution of Artefeed and Entofood. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving [...] provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released and close the lid Place the fully charged battery in [...] in the belt bag Adjust belt around your waist Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Start the Mini-Airbug