• Greenhouse whitefly

  found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies can usually be found in the top of the plant and [...] influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest of the

• Trianum-P

  chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-P grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens [...] Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-P grows faster on the surface of the [...] Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the final spray

• Tobacco whitefly

  peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of chlorotic patches [...] adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest of the [...] flattened on the leaf. The fourth larva stadium develops into a yellow, almost circular so called pupa, in which the red eyes and white wings of the adult are

• Trianum-G

  chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens [...] Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the [...] blowing away the small granules. Make sure that the Trianum-G granules flow smoothly through the tube system of the spreaders (avoid curves in the tubes). Use

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends [...] contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency [...] support the widespread adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices. The future of agricultural soil does not solely rest in the hands

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed [...] on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing [...] harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish themselves on the roots. Competition for

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 16, 2016

  Today, 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 [...] existence, join us for a brief tour of the company’s history. From humble beginnings The world has changed a lot in the past 10 years. In 2006 when we first [...] sheer tenacity of purpose and a firm belief in the quality of Koppert products, Charles Macharia (general manager, Koppert Kenya), started the journey. ”It

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  on the leaf surface. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves where the plant cells have been destroyed and reduces the production potential of the [...] material you import into the greenhouse for signs of thrips or their damage. Further, get rid of any weeds or grass around the greenhouse that may provide [...] Few problems present as imminent danger for a flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant surface [...] germination. In general, the development rate of the epidemic is fastest at 18-25 °C. High relative humidity (RH) promotes the germination of spores but inhibits [...] contain new spores, the conidia. These conidiophores are the fluffy fungal growth so typical of powdery mildew. Conidia are the main means of dispersal. They

• Persea mite

  leaves, primarily on the underside where the mites form small, web-covered colonies along the main veins. Their feeding punctures the leaf tissue, resulting [...] stages mainly occurring on the underside of avocado leaves within protective webbing. Female persea mites lay their eggs along the leaf veins, where larvae [...] a key pest in avocado production worldwide. It lives and feeds on the undersides of avocado leaves, where it forms small webbed feeding colonies that cause