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

  May 18, 2016

  look out for the showcase of a new unique solution for fungal disease management in Roses! Conversations and interactions about the show, what to expect [...] of June 2016. According to the event organizer -HPP, the exhibition has now reached the top 3 of the world’s biggest specialized international cut flower [...] in the industry are happening on our social media accounts. Please join the conversation and engage us as we contribute to the better health of the people

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine [...] Just as you can be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites [...] in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag. Possible

• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  leaf picking) is enough for the mould spores to germinate. That’s why it’s important to work cleanly and neatly. Prevention is the way to fight this fungus [...] other and is even active at very low temperatures (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate [...] are unfavourable, the damage can get out of hand. To avoid this, it’s important to know the following ‘ Botrytis facts’. Botrytis is also called ‘grey

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

  February 9, 2026

  with Horiver for the control of thrips, the farm achieved consistent pest control by breaking the pest life cycle, and pest resistance to conventional [...] much as products . At United Selections, the scouts are trained continuously, every worker is encouraged to report pest sightings, the staff are involved [...] Protecting Innovation, The Koppert Way Over time, United selections has expanded the area under Koppert’s biocontrol program to include the most sensitive breeding

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal. This phenomenon is best described [...] described by the disease triangle below: Figure 1: The disease triangle Figure 1: The disease triangle The nexus of the three elements (Susceptible host, Conducive [...] them providing conducive conditions for the occurrence of a pandemic in the crop. Therefore, as you prepare for the rainy season, downy mildew and botrytis

• Cottony soft rot

  sclerotia. The fungus also infects seeds and tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial [...] 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

• Ercal

  Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible [...] repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal efficacy the 24 hour average greenhouse

• Macro-Mite

  conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use [...] at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size 50,000 predatory mites . Presentation 3.6 [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

• Macrocheles robustulus

  robustulus for pest control Macrocheles robustulus is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory [...] oval, about 0.3 x 0.2 mm in size and pearly white. Best conditions for use of Macrocheles robustulus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich [...] loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Macrocheles robustulus is 15°C (59°F). How to use Macrocheles robustulus The predatory mite

• Entomite-M

  conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at