• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  April 26, 2018

  audience into an engaging discussion regarding the prospects of small-holder farmers adopting biological control and IPM. The 16 th NewAG conference & [...] inaugural Biocontrol Africa and the 16 th NewAG conference and exhibition kicked off in Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya in week 12. The Biocontrol conference [...] took place on the 19 th and 20 th March, attracting close to 300 delegates from Africa and beyond. This included representation from Koppert BV, Koppert

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 16, 2016

  growers and help them improve their crop protection systems. Our guiding mission at the time was: “to be the most preferred partner in developing and marketing [...] 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 [...] growers who adopted Koppert programs on their farms. Building the system In early 2007, the first products were registered as per statutory requirements. These

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where [...] trapping of various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the [...] capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into an environment with pest infestations. Once they locate their

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  to fifteen days at temperatures around 30°C. At the same time, an infestation can also live in and survive cold/ winter conditions, even in an empty greenhouse [...] when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is also referred to as a 'pupa.' Whitefly species are most easily distinguished at the pupal stage [...] Whitefly can appear on various vegetable crops, including tomato, cucumber, aubergine, courgette, bean, and pepper as well as potato. A whole host of ornamental

• Koppert Kenya present at International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2016 in Nairobi

  May 18, 2016

  Koppert will again be present at this year’s event. We indeed look forward to hosting growers at our stand B5.08 . This year we are extending our specialist [...] anniversary edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) will be held in Nairobi-Kenya from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th of June 2016. According [...] exhibition has now reached the top 3 of the world’s biggest specialized international cut flower trade exhibitions. It has therefore earned its position as a

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  daily temperatures exceed 10°C, with an optimum between 14 to 26°C, with the added advantage that they can also be used from as low as 5°C, meaning that cold [...] biological crop protection Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Capirel contains the [...] control of various insect pests such as thrips . For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance

• Early blight

  during harvest (in potato and carrot). Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive [...] temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative humidity (RH) of over 90% or when the leaves are wet. Small differences in optimum temperature occur [...] occurring as rapidly as two to three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive [...] sheltered locations 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

• Veni Biosulfur

  Sulphur is an essential building block in plant metabolism for the formation of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, antioxidants and vitamins. Pack size 5 litre [...] required amount of Veni Biosulfur to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation The pH of the solution [...] solution should be between 5 and 7 Application Apply as a foliar spray Use a fine nozzle (<300 microns) After application rinse the nozzles thoroughly to prevent

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  humidity will exceed 75% for several hours after the treatment Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert re [...] Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Steinernema carpocapsae [...] the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars , grubs, beetle larvae , and fly larvae . S