• Faba bean

  for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used in the United [...] United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1 [...] 5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  October 11, 2018

  NITA was established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency [...] of the rest in the sector. By pursuing and achieving accreditation, Koppert Kenya has demonstrated that it meets high standards for quality and is committed [...] certification One of the first steps any client in need of professional training should take before enrolling for any training sessions is to verify whether

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

  February 9, 2026

  outweigh speed. It is within this delicate balance of science and strategy that United Selections operates, leading the game in breeding roses in Kenya under [...] United Selections, the scouts are trained continuously, every worker is encouraged to report pest sightings, the staff are involved in applying beneficials [...] IPM is an investment” Fred admits honestly. “But the real question is — does it work? And does it reduce other costs?” For United Selections, the answer

• Beet armyworm

  es for the growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the damage can spread to the stems, and in the worst cases to the fruit. [...] plants. In both the greenhouse and the field, it is a major pest of sweet pepper. Damage symptoms Older caterpillars migrate to the top of the plant where [...] Beet armyworm The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) is a small, nondescript moth, that hides during the day and is active only at night. The forewings are

• Cottony soft rot

  base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia [...] sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue white, fluffy mycelium occurs with new dark [...] cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 11, 2018

  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 started [...] innovative systems and products. Today, Koppert is the preferred supplier of biological crop protection solutions in the East Africa region! As we celebrate 10 [...] growing. This has paid off in the form of trust and a strong reputation within the horticulture industry. A sustainable system From the start, our core values-

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus [...] laid on the underside of leaves. They are oval, white, and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs [...] other mites struggle. In tomato, use of Amblydromalus limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and

• Thripex

  Bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended

• Early blight

  General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause [...] or when the leaves are wet. Small differences in optimum temperature occur between species, but in general the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under [...] crop rotation, in particular when spores surviving in the soil are the main source of infection. Especially wheat and barley reduce the number of surviving

• Capsanem

  use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] carrier. Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing