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

  June 23, 2025

  t analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the [...] alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and benefits. In some studies, value is defined as the savings achieved by not utilizing other pest and disease [...] have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants and significantly reduces workload

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

  February 9, 2026

  strict plant health management, and stable growing conditions to allow genetic potential to fully express itself. From a business perspective, it is a long-term [...] relocating from Kiambu to Nakuru. Today, it operates on three hectares , a significant footprint for a breeding farm in Kenya. “Breeding is not fast work. Developing [...] cycle, and pest resistance to conventional pesticides. But success depended on more than releasing biocontrol agents. IPM is not about placing mites and hoping

• Trianum-G

  (ISR). Trianum-G has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to take up. Pack size 20 kg bag. F [...] sure Trianum-G is uniformly mixed with the substrate. Application on soil: Do not apply this product as a broadcast application. Cover applied product with [...] granule spreader, the spreader's exit hole should be as close to the soil as possible to prevent wind blowing away the small granules. Make sure that the

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient [...] mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) Macrolophus pygmaeus products Mirical Expand all items Best conditions for use of Macrolophus pygmaeus Optimal temperatures [...] Feeding behaviour of Macrolophus pygmaeus Although Macrolophus pygmaeus prefers to feed on whiteflies, it also eats aphids , spider mites , moth eggs and small

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  may serve as host to the caterpillars . Where applicable, it is advisable that you install insect netting in all ventilation openings to prevent adults from [...] are expected to be. Check the traps on a weekly basis and change pheromone dispensers every four to six weeks. Initially, if you are not sure which species [...] of their crop by caterpillars of various species. This has led to significant losses to their enterprises with rejects associated with this pest now emerging

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 16, 2025

  used to control the larvae stage of various beetles and weevils Enormous potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable [...] of many pests. Especially pests that are difficult to control and when chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Sophisticated and safe As partners [...] nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect

• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  December 6, 2023

  are also not sustainable and, with time, have contributed greatly to the deteriorating condition of soil health. All these pose serious risks to food safety [...] Kusaidia, Kenya," translates to Unite, Act, and Help Kenya. It's a fitting name for a project that aims to introduce young minds to the world of sustainable [...] generation of farmers. The Koppert - 4K Club collaboration aims to introduce young minds (students) to the world of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural

• Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

  efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly damage Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion [...] 2021 For more information: www.Uireka.nl When to apply Trianum-P Trianum-G Capirel Scan this QR-code to know more about Biological Crop Protection “The [...] results Before our products enter the market, they are extensively researched all across the globe. Making sure we can offer you the best solutions for a high

• Thrips

  tropics. In temperate regions they are not larger than 2.5 mm. All thrips species that cause damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage [...] Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] of thrips Thrips control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our thrips control products in action. More thrips control

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  cycle. We are proud to introduce our newest technology to our growers Boveril: A new solution Koppert is proud to introduce Boveril to Kenyan growers. Boveril [...] further makes it difficult to rely entirely on chemical insecticides to control thrips. When timely control measures are not taken, thrips’ population can [...] Boveril is available in a variety of pack sizes ranging from 75gms to 1KG to cater to large and small-scale growers. The Benefits include: Ideal for Integrated