• Capsanem

  into a food source, on which nematodes feed, develop, and reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual [...] to side effects database Storage time after receipt See expiry date on the box. On average product can be stored for 2-3 months. Storage temperature R [...] if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns –

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  October 11, 2018

  great feedback on the quality of Koppert products and appreciated our reliability and professionalism. On our part we were delighted at this incredible o [...] showcased their latest product offerings and innovations. On becoming Partners with Nature Exhibiting at this premier show for the fifth consecutive year, we were [...] opportunities and connect with some of the finest flower growers in the region. This year’s edition of the annual show stood out as one of the best since it began

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

  October 11, 2018

  of the global celebration of forests on 21st March - the International Day of Forests- Koppert hopes to continue this progressive partnership with Karura [...] by 2030 as required by the United Nations. This is important because forests are key to supporting life on earth. The United Nations Food and Agricultural [...] using biological control to manage soil-borne diseases in tree seedlings. This has been undertaken at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) nurseries

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

  February 9, 2026

  external – where Koppert has been instrumental. This shared ownership ensures the program is sustained 30 days a month . Protecting Innovation, The Koppert [...] one of the most demanding disciplines in horticulture, where success depends on patience, precision, and an uncompromising attention to detail. From an a [...] where quality, consistency, and risk management outweigh speed. It is within this delicate balance of science and strategy that United Selections operates

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge [...] research and field experience show that it is possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological [...] performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  new and devastating pest threatens to disrupt this momentum—the Persea mite ( Oligonychus perseae ) . This mite was first detected in Nakuru County in Novemebr [...] temperatures, it takes 10 days from egg to adult. Distribution of Persea Mite It was first described in 1975 from specimens found on Mexican avocado plant [...] Persea Mite damage: The Hass variety is known to be the most susceptible to this pest, and that is not great news because Hass represents the larger percentage

• Cyclamen mite

  There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable [...] pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating [...] resting stage (pharate nymph). This is a transitional stage between larva and adult mite during which the mite remains immobile on the leaf surface and does

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  and the environment. The half-day programme consisted of presentations from Koppert staff from Kenya and the Netherlands on the two main diseases over and [...] technical details on the product. Dr. Nicholas Stutterheim, the brains behind NoPath, was the chief guest at the event. He gave a presentation on resilient growing [...] le improvement on the foliage.” The event was a great success with growers and other participants alike, providing positive feedback on the experience

• Tomato leafminer

  Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants including potato [...] the crown of the fruit and even inside the fruit itself. On leaves, the larvae only feed on mesophyll tissues, leaving the epidermis intact. Fruits can [...] colouration on the dorsal surface. Caterpillars can temporarily be found outside the leaf mines or fruit. Pupation takes place in the soil or on the surface

• Downy mildew of rose

  fruits. They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow and then turn brown. On the underside of the leaf fluffy [...] grey-brown. This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens extruding from the stomata. In lettuce, the foot is infected first and this causes the plant [...] protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where most fluffy symptoms are found. The pathogens are