• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  October 11, 2018

  could scale the extreme terrain. For those not familiar with this event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept secret [...] were it not for the fact that the terrain is extremely rough and challenging. The team that reaches the most number of checkpoints in the shortest distance [...] has earned the legacy of being the toughest off-road contest on the continent and probably beyond. The allure of this grueling event attracts entrants from

• Biological Pest Control

  chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical pesticides, biological pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation [...] control Conservation biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance [...] aims for the establishment of self-sustaining populations, augmentative control focuses on short-term, targeted interventions. This method is often used

• Integrated Pest Management

  agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment [...] approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention [...] strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  Management is a crucial driver of economic efficiency in agriculture. It supports in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs [...] more robust system which is easier to balance in the crop. This supports in lowering the risks of impact by drought, salinity, wind pests and diseases. In [...] pests The integration of various control methods, such as biological controls, cultural practices, and the judicious use of traditional pesticides, reduces

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start [...] Free of concerns about the diminishing performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  crops by nurturing the ecosystem beneath the soil surface. What Is the Koppert Soil Health Program? The Koppert Soil Health Program is an integrated and [...] does not harm the active mycelia of Trianum in the root zone. That means the two products can be used together with no negative effects on the beneficial [...] Trianum is a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is a very competent root colonizer, and the other is an eff­ective

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  . They also focused on issues currently affecting the trade in fresh produce in both local and global markets such as changing pesticides regimes, implications [...] implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on Kenya’s fresh produce export markets, testing solutions, harmonizing market standards for the benefit of producers [...] On the 28 th to 30 th of March, Koppert Kenya Exhibited at the GLOBAL G.A.P tour in Nairobi. GLOBAL G.A.P, an internationally recognized certification

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  blue colour. This is important to note because even if two colours may look exactly the same to the human eye, the photoreceptors on insects enable them [...] just above the plant tips, and no more than 30cm above the plants. As the crop grows, move the traps higher. For monitoring purposes, it is recommended [...] One of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way

• Crop Protection

  Biologicals leave little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns [...] conventional chemical pesticides, which can have negative impacts on the environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential

• Plant Disease Management

  goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides and their associated environmental [...] preventing the disease from spreading further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same [...] disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant