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

  October 12, 2018

  presentation on 50 years of biocontrol history, making reference to Koppert’s pioneering experience. Henri emphasized that these are interesting times for [...] for greater impact. In the second session of the programme, Koppert Kenya’s general manager, Charles Macharia gave a presentation on the dissemination

• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  strengthens the plant by promoting a healthier root system and inducing the plant’s own defense system at the root and shoot level. By facilitating the absorption [...] increased stem length and bud size. This of course depends on the specific grower’s management practices and efforts to optimize either of the above benefits.

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 11, 2018

  region! As we celebrate 10 years of Koppert Kenya’s existence, join us for a brief tour of the company’s history. From humble beginnings The world has changed

• Beet armyworm

  layers, and on top of a mass of white, cottony hairs and scales from the moth’s body. The eggs, usually grey but sometimes greenish or pinkish, are laid at

• Leaf miners

  help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep infestations

• Whitefly

  control. Sticky traps help monitor and capture adult whiteflies. With Koppert’s biological solutions for whitefly, professional growers can maintain effective

• Thrips

  Beneficial fungi can provide an additional line of defense. With Koppert’s biological solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve reliable

• Spider mites and other mites

  by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions for spider mites and other mites, professional growers [...] e appearance. Spider mites and false spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or [...] Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals [...] mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking [...] last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili