• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  October 11, 2018

  In her the keynote address, Mrs. Nzomo said that the product is a welcome introduction into the market. She further noted that it has come at the right [...] farmer from Trans Nzoia, had this to say about the new addition “I am optimistic that we have the right product that will help us increase on our productivity [...] farmer income. We believe that if adopted widely, the product has the potential to positively improve food security in Kenya. The launch event was graced

• Impatiens thrips

  cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] from egg to adult on the plant, specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in the leaf tissue, while subsequent stages are found on the upper- and [...] and undersides of the leaf. Pupation occurs on the leaf rather than on the ground. The prepupae and pupae remain immobile on the leaf tissue. Adults are

• Obscure mealybug

  wax, the filaments around the body are longer (20-50% of the body size) and the two tail filaments are always markedly longer than the others. The obscure [...] their name from the fact that the body of the females from the third nymphal instar onwards are covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder [...] seeking females to fertilize. The female second instar nymphs, on the other hand, settle on the leaf and begin to secrete wax, moulting to a third instar

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 5, 2019

  pest control . The first, which is referred to as classical, is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide [...] activities are an important part of the production process. In view of the proximity to the market, peri-urban growers need to be aware and concerned about food [...] insecticide over the entire 9 months period of the crop”, she says proudly. “I continued harvesting the crop for an extra 4 weeks after the regular tunnel

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

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

  June 23, 2025

  with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker [...] Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  there for the rest of their larval development. The fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is also referred to as a 'pupa [...] belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. In protected crops, the most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and the tobacco [...] and 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

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

  January 8, 2026

  protection and when the NatuGro program was introduced, the timing was perfect. The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil [...] system aligned perfectly with the farm’s philosophy: “NatuGro rejuvenates the soil so that the soil can rejuvenate the crop. It’s a holistic system where [...] pressure to consider a shift toward hydroponic or soilless systems But Equinox farm believed that the solution lay beneath their feet, in the soil itself

• Integrated Pest Management

  adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a dynamic approach that adapts to changing conditions [...] What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  biodiversity loss. The Soil Monitoring Law aims to establish sustainable soil management as the norm, urging Member States to define practices that prevent soil [...] crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en [...] Koppert's mission to enhance soil health and resilience. By identifying and addressing potentially contaminated sites, the law contributes to the EU's goal of