• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  sampled a few of them, and this is what they had to say: ‘’Panoramix was a new product for me so I decided to give it a try in a portion of my farm. Through [...] have kept track of some of these farmers to see how their crop was developing right from planting through to harvesting. The good news is that virtually [...] initially sceptical, used Panoramix in 100 acres out of his 600-acre piece of land. Nicholas Kibet first heard of Panoramix on radio and was very curious about

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  package ensures that every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in check. What sets this package apart is its ability to not only control the [...] plants, animals and humans. This is because only insects can be host to this group of nematodes. . Entonem mode of action: The beneficial nematodes enter [...] 6. Swirskii Mite: Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite, which is an excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and whiteflies. This mite can survive

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  Charge is an enviable feat. In pursuit of this goal, Eddy Verbeek of Florensis Kenya Ltd (a client of Koppert), regularly participates as a member of Car [...] event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept secret until the night before the event. Each team is required to visit [...] distance is the main goal, teams often decide to go up and over obstacles rather than around them. Scenes of cars hanging precariously on cliffs is not an

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for [...] longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The [...] this automated production system, which is, of course, very reassuring.’ The company still needs to take action against Echinotrips and anthurium thrips

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high. A temperature of 15 to 20 degrees [...] vegetables. How it works Mode of action The essential oils disturb several essential biochemical processes in cells of harmful disease-causing fungi. This [...] have various ‘tools’ to stop the fungus. Humidity is key to Botrytis ’s ability to strike. The spores of Botrytis germinate easily and quickly in wet conditions

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  effective solution is steadily increasing. Persea Mite: What is it? Persea mite is a phytophagous mite (Acari: Tetranychidae). The scientific name is Oligonychus [...] Kenya’s avocado industry is booming, with exports projected to reach a market value of $175 million by 2025 (Source: USDA.gov). However, a new and devastating [...] 2019). It is likely spread through various ways including seedlings, harvesters, traders (Middlemen) etc. Persea Mite damage: The Hass variety is known to

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  application of NoPath, we are assured of acceptable level of control of Downy mildew and Botrytis in our rose crop. In addition, NoPath is quite 'friendly' [...] use of effective products that target many aspects of disease development, timely prophylatic application of products and proper application of the said [...] much of each petal. These two destructive diseases can cause massive losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 2, 2019

  farmer, the onset of rains signifies a new crop season, while for the rose grower, seasonality is primarily market-driven. Rainfall is also necessary to [...] strengthening of the crop’s ability to fight diseases and timely prophylactic applications of products. This technique coupled with the use of effective products [...] products that target many aspects of disease development, is the most reliable and sustainable approach. Advancement in knowledge of plant chemistry and plant

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the key benefits of incorporating [...] occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product with the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease. For [...] only one characteristic of the pest, there is an increased likelihood of resistance development. Pest and disease resistance: What is happening? The individual