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

  March 27, 2025

  Israel, Spain, and other avocado-growing regions. In Africa, it was first detected in Morrocco in 2019 (EPPO, 2019). It is likely spread through various [...] Persea mite ( Oligonychus perseae ) . This mite was first detected in Nakuru County in Novemebr 2023 , and has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing [...] of Persea Mite It was first described in 1975 from specimens found on Mexican avocado plant material intercepted in Texas. It Spread from Mexico, the USA

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition [...] economic sustainability by fostering natural pest and disease management systems. By building a healthy ecosystem with natural predators and other biocontrol [...] this by keeping pests and diseases in check, thus minimizing crop damage and loss. Healthier crops often result in higher yields and better-quality produce

• Grapes

  region, central Europe and southwestern Asia and thus has been cultivated in Morocco and Portugal, southern Germany and Iran. The grape is the fruit of [...] Recommended for you Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  In today’s agriculture, maintaining healthy soil is more important than ever. Excessive reliance on chemical interventions has in the recent past disrupted [...] extracts. It is a blend of natural ingredients that work to suppress soil-borne pathogens by disrupting several key processes in bacterial and fungal cells [...] Silica from the soil. Silica plays a crucial role in promoting plant growth and health particularly in helping plants manage water stress by improving water-use

• Two-spotted spider mite

  crop protection in agriculture Phytoseiulus persimilis Neoseiulus californicus Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya A dive into [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p [...] such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental

• Nopath

  country. Crops Applicable in a wide range of crops. Mode of action The essential oils disturb several essential biochemical processes in cells of fungi. This [...] drip irrigation: Make sure Nopath does not remain in the irrigation system during the night but ends up in the substrate instead Use disinfectants regularly [...] appear. Environmental conditions Preferably carry out the application in the morning or in the afternoon Do not apply during hours of maximum sunshine Do not

• Beetles

  using natural solutions: Beneficial nematodes Insect traps Pheromone traps Beneficial nematodes actively seek out and eliminate beetle larvae in the soil [...] Biological control of beetles Beetles can cause serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced [...] enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  the trials showed positive changes in stem length profile in all length categories, which is a positive improvement in yield quality. Qualitatively, the [...] fatigue . NatuGro stands for Natural Growing and is a system approach that enables you to cultivate your crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input [...] Life, Improve Yields, and Transform Soil Health Founded in 2008, Equinox Horticulture Ltd. nestled in the heart of Nanyuki town - Kenya, has grown into a leading

• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific in their choice of hosts and do not [...] of beneficial nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing insect pests and are considered beneficial

• Panoramix-GR

  When to use Panoramix-GR? Panoramix-GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act [...] system, nutrient uptake, drought tolerance, disease resistance which results in healthy crop and higher yield. How does Panoramix-GR work? Panoramix-GR improves [...] the overall soil health by increasing and activating the beneficial microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Panoramix-GR Broadcast homogeneously