• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  April 5, 2016

  diseases because of their tender tissues. Root and butt rot caused by a species of Armillaria is one of the most serious diseases of fruit and forest trees [...] uniformly. “Loss of the fertile top layer of soil due to erosion and expanding rangelands are some of the challenges that we face in agriculture. For us to mitigate [...] making agriculture healthier and safer. “Karura Forest faces several challenges. One major challenge is fungal attack of seedlings. The intensity of fungal

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes [...] offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes work

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  HyFood's production manager. One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest [...] the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers

• Spider mites and other mites

  necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites [...] leaf drop or death of the plant. Damage symptoms are important for early detection of plant-feeding mites and effective management, as their small size

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel was one of the early Koppert France customers and still is, using many of Koppert’s IPM solutions, including Capsanem [...] valuable ally!’ Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem [...] It is a delicate balance, but Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  April 26, 2018

  biocontrol of invasive plants and diseases. As one of the keynote speakers, Koppert managing director, Henri Oosthoek, gave a presentation on 50 years of biocontrol [...] second session of the programme, Koppert Kenya’s general manager, Charles Macharia gave a presentation on the dissemination and upscaling of biological solutions [...] biological seed dressing of cereals -the case of Panoramix in East Africa. This presentation was given by Charles Macharia. On the sidelines of the conference,

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 16, 2016

  circumstances, by sheer tenacity of purpose and a firm belief in the quality of Koppert products, Charles Macharia (general manager, Koppert Kenya), started the [...] pollination systems and integrated pest management for protected and high-value crops, by being a reliable provider of innovative, effective and top-quality [...] Koppert is the preferred supplier of biological crop protection solutions in the East Africa region! As we celebrate 10 years of Koppert Kenya’s existence, join

• Amblyseius swirskii

  a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and [...] employed as part of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblyseius [...] 4 eggs per day on this prey Life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii The life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii consists of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and

• Are you getting value for your money?

  September 29, 2017

  Integrated pest management is a concept that combines several approaches such as cultural, physical, biological control, and finally the use of chemical pesticides [...] example of tools for biological control. Trianum, is one such example of a product based on a beneficial fungus -the unique T-22 hybrid strain of Trichoderma [...] benefits that accrue following the use of Trianum in flowers include increased production in terms of number of stems, as well as improved quality parameters

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  holistic disease management looks at managing these three factors and avoiding them providing conducive conditions for the occurrence of a pandemic in the [...] curative chemical fungicide applications. Further, NoPath has the properties of growth stimulation which promote quicker recovery and rejuvenation of a crop [...] acids involved in germination. Figure 2: Illustration of NoPath’s Mode of Action. The unique benefits of using NoPath include: NoPath is safe for the environment