Biopesticides in Kenya
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Biopesticides include naturally occurring substances that control pests (biochemical pesticides) and microorganisms that control pests (microbial pesticides).
This datasheet includes a list of some of the registered biopesticides available in Kenya
1. Biopesticides in Kenya
Biopesticides are derived from micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc), plants (neem, pyrethrum, etc) and natural enemies of pests (parasitoids, predators, and pathogens). Also included under biopesticides are semiochemicals (e.g. insect sex pheromes), enzymes (proteins) and natural plant regulators and insect growth regulators. Table 1 and Table 2 depict biocontrol agents (products derived from micro-organisms and natural enemies) and botanical pesticides (derived from plants), respectively. These biopesticides are registered in Kenya by the Pesticide Control Products Board (www.pcbp.go.ke) For more information refer to PCPB website.
Biopesticides (biocontrol agents) available in Kenya
Name: Amblytech Active substances of products: Amblyseius californicus (predatory mite). Target Pest/Disease:Natural enemy for control of red spider mites (Tetranchus urticae) on vegetables and roses. Agent/Distributor:Flamingo Horticulture (K) Ltd, Naivasha
Name: Amblytech C Active substances of products: Amblyseius cucumeris (predatory mite), Target Pest/Disease:Bioagent for control of thrips and spider mites on flowers in greenhouses. Agent/Distributor:Flamingo Horticulture (K) Ltd, Naivasha
Name: Aphitech Active substances of products: Aphididius transcapicus (parasitic wasp). Target Pest/Disease: Natural enemy for control of aphids (Aphis spp. and Acrosiphum spp. on vegetables. Agent/Distributor: Flamingo Horticulture (K) Ltd, Naivasha
Name: Vectonil 50 WP. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis. Target Pest/Disease: Larvicide to control mosquito larvae in breeding sites . Agent/Distributor: Osho Chemicals Industries Ltd
Name: BioDewcon 2% WP . Active substances of products: Ampelomyces quisqualis (fungus).Target Pest/Disease: Fungicide for control of powdery and downy mildew on courgettes and snowpeas Agent/Distributor: Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Name: BioCatch 1.15 WP.Active substances of products: Verticillium lecanii (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Insecticide for control of aphids and whiteflies on roses, French beans and tomatoes. Agent/Distributor: Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Name: Biokil WP. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (bacterium). Target Pest/Disease: Insecticide for control of thrips and African bollworms on French beans. Agent/Distributor: Agrifarm Biologicals Ltd
Name: Bio-Nematon 1.15 WP. Active substances of products: Paecilomyces lilacinus (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Nematicide for control of Root-knot nematodes in French beans, roses and tomatoes. Agent/Distributor: Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Name: Bio-Power 1.15 WP. Active substances of products: Beauveria bassiana Strain GHA (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Insecticide for control of aphids and diamondback moth on cabbages. Agent/Distributor: Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Name: Botanigard ES. Active substances of products: Beauveria bassiana Strain GHA (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Biopesticide for control of sucking insects (aphids, thrips and whiteflies) on French beans and Snow peas. Agent/Distributor: Amiran (K) Ltd
Name: Delfin 6.4 WG. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Strain SA-11 (bacterium). Target Pest/Disease: Selective biological larvicide for control of Diamondback moth on brassicas and giant looper on coffee. Agent/Distributor: Sineria (K) Ltd
Name: Diglytech. Active substances of products: Diglyphus isaea (parasitic wasp). Target Pest/Disease: Natural enemy for control of leafminers (Liriomyza spp.) on flowers and vegetables. Agent/Distributor: Flamingo Horticulture (K) Ltd, Naivasha
Name: Dipel 2X. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Strain ABTS-351 (bacterium). Target Pest/Disease: Lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars) in coffee and horticultural crops . Agent/Distributor: Safina (EA). Ltd
Name: Dipel DF. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Strain ABTS-351 (bacterium). Target Pest/Disease: Selective biological larvicide for control of Lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars) (Helicoverpa armigera; Spodoptera exigua) plus leaf-rollers on carnation and roses. Agent/Distributor: Safina (EA). Ltd
Name: Ditera DC. Active substances of products: Myrothecium verrucaria (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Nematodes in ornamentals. Agent/Distributor: Safina (EA). Ltd
Name: Eco-T WP. Active substances of products: Trichoderma harzianum Strain k.d. (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Fungicide for control of soil-borne diseases (Fusarium, Pythium and Rhizoctonia).Agent/Distributor: Madumbi East Africa Ltd
Name: Encartech. Active substances of products: Encarsia formosa (parasitic wasp). Target Pest/Disease: Natural enemy of whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci) in greenhouses. Agent/Distributor: Flamingo Horticulture (K) Ltd, Naivasha
Name: Ercal. Active substances of products: Eretmocerus eremicus (parasitic wasp). Target Pest/Disease: Biological control agent for control of whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci) in greenhouses. Agent/Distributor: Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Name: Xentar. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai (bacterium). Target Pest/Disease: Biological insecticide for control of giant looper in coffee. Agent/Distributor: Safina (EA) Ltd
Name: Halt 50 WP. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (bacterium). Target Pest/Disease: Insecticide for control oDiamondback moth in brassicas and caterpillars on roses. Agent/Distributor: Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Name: Nematech WG. Active substances of products: Steinernema feltiae (nematode). Target Pest/Disease: Biopesticide to control thrips, leafminers, cutworms and sciarid flies on carnations. Agent/Distributor: Flamingo Horticulture (K) Ltd, Naivasha
Name: Real Phytoseiulus. Active substances of products: Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite). Target Pest/Disease: Macrobial pesticide for control of red spider mites on roses and French beans. Agent/Distributor: Real IPM (K) Ltd
Name: Phytotech. Active substances of products: Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite). Target Pest/Disease: Natural enemy for control of spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) in vegetables and roses. Agent/Distributor: Flamingo Horticulture (K) Ltd, Naivasha
Name: PL-Plus. Active substances of products: Paecilomyces lilacinus (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Biopesticide for control of nematodes in roses. Agent/Distributor: Juanco SPS Ltd
Name: Planopar. Active substances of products: Coccidoxenoida perminutus (parasitic wasp). Target Pest/Disease: Biological control agent for control of mealbugs on roses. Agent/Distributor: Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Name: Real Phytoseiulus. Active substances of products: Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite) Target Pest/Disease: Red spider mites on roses and French beans. Agent/Distributor: Real IPM Company (K) Ltd
Name: Rootgard. Active substances of products: Trichoderma harzianum Strain 21 (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Soil-borne diseases (Fusarium spp.) in flowers (carnation) Agent/Distributor: Juanco SPS Ltd
Name: Spical. Active substances of products: Amblyseius (Neaseilus) californicus (predatory mite). Target Pest/Disease: Biological control agent for control of red spider mites on roses. Agent/Distributor: Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Name: Spidex. Active substances of products: Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite). Target Pest/Disease: Biological control agent for control of red spider mites on roses. Agent/Distributor: Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Name: Swirski-Mite. Active substances of products: Amblyseius swirskii (predatory mite) Target Pest/Disease: Macrobial pesticide for control of whiteflies on roses. Agent/Distributor: Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Name: Thripex. Active substances of products: Amblyseius cucumeris (predatory mite). Target Pest/Disease: Biological control agent for control of flower thrips and spider mites on carnation grown in greenhouses. Agent/Distributor: Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Name: Thuricide HP. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (bacterium). Target Pest/Disease: Lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars) on vegetables and giant looper on coffee. Agent/Distributor: Farmchem (K) Ltd
Name: Trianum-P 11.5 WP. Active substances of products: Trichoderma harzianum Rifai Strain KRL-AG2 (T22) (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Biopesticide for control of soil-borne fungal diseases caused by Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium spp. in French beans and carnations. Agent/Distributor: Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Name: Trichotech. Active substances of products: Trichoderma asperullum (fungus). Target Pest/Disease: Biopesticide for control of soil-borne fungal diseases caused by Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium spp. in French beans, or the control of fusarium wilt in carnations. Agent/Distributor: Flamingo Horticulture (K) Ltd, Naivasha
Name: Xentari. Active substances of products: Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai (bacterium). Target Pest/Disease: Insecticide for control of giant looper on coffee and for the control of caterpillars on Roses and Carnations. Agent/Distributor: Safina (EA) Ltd
Abbreviations
- DF: Dry flowable
- EC: Emulsifiable concentrate
- SC: Suspension concentrate
- WG: Water dispersible granule
- WP: Wettable powder
2. Information source links
Fully registered pest control products in Kenya, Version 1- 2018. Website www.pcpb.go.ke
3. Contacts
Agents / Distributors of Biopesticides in Kenya AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY- PYRETHRUM & INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE
Mobile: +254 722 200 556/734 600 944
Email: info@afa.go.ke
Website: www.agricultureauthority.go.ke AMIRAN (K) LTD
Mobile: +254 719 095 000/0800 720720
Email: pr@amirankenya.com
Website: www.amirankenya.comDUDUTECH (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (50) 2020859
Email: info@dudutech.com
Website: www.dudutech.comKAPI LTDTel.: +254 (51) 2217134 / 2217228/2215308
Mobile: +254 733 640 065
Email: info@kapiltd.co.keWebsite:www.kapikenya.comKOPPERT BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2021918
Mobile: +254 724 256 524
Email: cmacharia@koppert.co.ke
Website: www.koppert.co.ke / www.koppert.comJUANCO SPS LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2088754/5/6
Mobile: +254 7222 207 805/6
Email: info@juancogroup.com
Website: www.juancogroup.com
ORGANIX LTDTel.: +254 (20) 3566241/2
Mobile: +254 720 937 537 / +254 735 712 090
Website: www.organix-agro.comOSHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 3912000
Mobile: +254 0711 045 000/0732 167 000
Email: oshochem@oshochem.com
Website: www.oshochem.comREAL IPM COMPANY (K) LTD
Mobile: +254 725 806 086
Email: info@realipm.com
Website: www.realipm.comSAFINA (EA) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2210417
Email: safina@wananchi.com
SINERIA (EA) LTD
Mobile: +254 720 848 255
Email: info@sineria.com
Website: www.sineria.com
Last updated on:
Mon, 05/13/2019 – 08:34