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Biopesticides in Kenya
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.pcpb.or.ke). For more information refer to the given website.



Table 1: Biopesticides (biocontrol agents) available in Kenya
Trade names of products Active substances of products Target pest/disease Agent / distributor
Amblytech Amblyseius californicus (predatory mite) Red spider mites (Tetranchus urticae) on vegetables Dudutech (K) Ltd
Amblytech C Amblyseius cucumeris (predatory mite) Thrips and spider mites on flowers in greenhouses Dudutech (K) Ltd
Aphitech Aphididius transcapicus (parasitic wasp) Aphids (Aphis spp. and Acrosiphum spp. on vegetables Dudutech (K) Ltd
Bacticide WP Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis Mosquito larvae in breeding sites Insect (K) Ltd
BioDewcon 2 WP Ampelomyces quisqualis (fungus) Powdery and downy mildew on courgettes and snowpeas Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
BioCatch 1.15 WP Verticillium lecanii (fungus) Aphids and whiteflies on French beans and tomatoes Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Biolep WP Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (bacterium) African bollworms on French beans Insect (K) Ltd
Bio-Nematon 1.15 WP Paecilomyces lilacinus (fungus) Root-knot nematodes in French beans, roses and tomatoes Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Bio-Power 1.15 WP Beauveria bassiana Strain GNA (fungus) Aphids and diamondback moth on cabbages Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Botanigard ES Beauveria bassiana Strain GNA (fungus) Aphids, thrips and whiteflies on French beans and snowpeas Amiran (K) Ltd
Delfin 6.4 WG Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Strain SA-11 (bacterium) Diamondback moth on brassicas and giant looper on coffee Farmchem (K) Ltd
Diglytech Diglyphus isaea (parasitic wasp) Leafminers (Liriomyza spp.) on flowers and vegetables Dudutech (K) Ltd
Dipel 2X Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Strain ABTS-351 (bacterium) Lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars) in coffee and horticultural crops Safina (EA). Ltd
Dipel DF Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Strain ABTS-351 (bacterium) Lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars) (Helicoverpa armigera; Spodoptera exigua) plus leaf-rollers on carnation and roses Safina (EA). Ltd
Ditera DC Myrothecium verrucaria (fungus) Nematodes in ornamentals Safina (EA). Ltd
Eco-T WP Trichoderma harzianum Strain k.d. (fungus) Soil-borne diseases (Fusarium, Pythium and Rhizoctonia) Lachlan (K) Ltd
Encartech Encarsia formosa (parasitic wasp) Whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci) in greenhouses Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Ercal Eretmocerus eremicus (parasitic wasp) Whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci) in greenhouses Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Florbac 70 DG Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai (bacterium) Giant looper in coffee Safina (EA) Ltd
Halt 50 WP Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (bacterium) Diamondback moth in brassicas and caterpillars on roses Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Nematech Steinernema feltiae (nematode) Thrips, leafminers, cutworms and sciarid flies on carnations Dudutech (K) Ltd
Phytoseiulus System Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite) Red spider mites on roses and French beans Hygrotech (K) Ltd
Phytotech Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite) Spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) in vegetables Dudutech (K) Ltd
PL-Plus Paecilomyces lilacinus (fungus) Nematodes in roses Juanco SPS Ltd
Planopar Coccidoxenoida perminutus (parasitic wasp) Mealbugs on roses Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Real Phytoseiulus Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite) Red spider mites on roses and French beans Real IPM Company (K) Ltd
Rootgard Trichoderma harzianum Strain 21 (fungus) Soil-borne diseases (Fusarium spp.) in flowers (carnation) Juanco SPS Ltd
Spical Amblyseius (Neaseilus) californicus (predatory mite) Spider mites on roses Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Spidex Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite) Spider mites on roses Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Swirski-Mite Amblyseius swirskii (predatory mite) Whiteflies on roses Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Thripex Amblyseius cucumeris (predatory mite) Flower thrips and spider mites on carnation grown in greenhouses Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Thuricide HP Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (bacterium) Lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars) on vegetables and giant looper on coffee Farmchem (K) Ltd
Trianum-P 11.5 WP Trichoderma harzianum Rifai Strain KRL-AG2 (T22) (fungus) Soil-borne fungal diseases caused by Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium spp. in French beans Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd
Trichotech Trichoderma asperullum (fungus) Soil-borne fungal diseases caused by Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium spp. in French beans Dudutech (K) Ltd
Xentari WDG Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai (bacterium) Giant looper on coffee Safina (EA) Ltd



Table 2: Botanical pesticides available in Kenya
Trade names of products Active substances of products Target pest/disease Agent / distributor
Achook 0.15 EC Azadirachtin (0.15%) Insect pests in horticultural crops and flowers; leafminers on coffee Organix Ltd
Flower DS EC Pyrthrins (4%) Aphids and whiteflies on vegetables KAPI Ltd
Flower Killer Sticks Pyrthrins (0.5%) Mosquitoes in domestic dwellings KAPI Ltd
GC-3EC Cotton seed oil (31%) + garlic extract (23%) Powdery mildew on roses Juanco SPS Ltd
GC-Mite EC Cotton seed oil (40%) + olive oil (20%) + garlic extract (10%) Red spider mites on flowers (roses) Juanco SPS Ltd
Neemark EC Azadirachtin (0.03%) Aphids, thrips and root-knot nematodes in French beans Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Neemraj Super 3000 Azadirachtin (0.03%) Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, diamondback moth, bollworms in vegetables and roses Amiran (K) Ltd
Neemroc 0.03 EC Azadirachtin (0.03%) Diamondback moth in brassicas and thrips Saroneem Biopesticides
Nimbecidine EC Azadirachtin (0.03%) Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, leafminers, cucmber beetles, spider mites in vegetables Osho Chemical Industries Ltd
Pydust Pyrthrins (1.0%) Grain storage pests (rice and maize weevils) Pyrethrum Board of Kenya
Pyegar Pyrethrin + garlic extract Red spider mites on flowers (roses) Juanco SPS Ltd
Pyerin EC Pyrethrin (75g/l) Aphids and whiteflies on flowers and vegetables Juanco SPS Ltd
Pylarvex 0.5 E Pyrthrins (0.5%) Mosquito larvae in public health Pyrethrum Board of Kenya
Pymos 0.6 EC Pyrthrins (0.6%) Mosquitoes in public health Pyrethrum Board of Kenya
Pynet 5 EC Pyrthrins (0.5%) Impregnation of bed nets against mosquitoes Pyrethrum Board of Kenya
Pytix 4EC Pyrthrins (40g/l) Ticks on cattle in areas defined by the Director of Veterinary Services Pyrethrum Board of Kenya
Trilogy 70 EC Clarified hydrobic extract of neem oil (70%) Powdery mildew, downy mildew and botrytis in roses; anthracnose, angular leaf spot and rust in French beans Farmchem (K) ltd
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Contacts
Agents / Distributors of Biopesticides in Kenya
AMIRAN (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 6907000
Mobile: +254 719 095000
Email: amiran@amirankenya.com / pr@amirankenya.com
Website: www.amirankenya.com

DUDUTECH (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2020859
Email: info.dudutech@f-h.biz
dudutech@kenyaweb.com
Website: www.dudutech.com

FARMCHEM (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2409661 / +254 722 520837 / +254 733 520837
Email: farmchem@farmchemafrica.com
Website: www.farmchemafrica.com

HYGROTECH (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 154 73286
Email: (Contact) : edward@hygrotech.co.ke

INSECTA (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 3871444
Mobile: +254 722114672

KAPI LTD
Tel.: +254 (51) 2217134 / +254 2217228
Mobile: +254 733 640065
Email: kapiltd@africanonline.co.ke
Website:www.kapikenya.com

KOPPERT BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2021918
Mobile: +254 724256524
Email: (Contact): cmacharia@koppert.co.ke
Website: www.koppert.co.ke / www.koppert.com

JUANCO SPS LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2088754/5/6
Mobile: +254 722207805
Email: info@juancogroup.com
Website: www.juancogroup.com

LACHLAN (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2073912/3/4
Email: lachlan@griculture.co.ke
Website: www.griculture.co.ke

ORGANIX LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 3741482 / +254 (20) 3566241
Mobile: +254 720937537 / +254 735712090
Email: enquiries@organix-agro.com
Website: www.organix-agro.com

OSHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 3756222
Mobile: +254 726880480 / +254 733880480
Email: oshochem@oshochem.com
Website: www.oshochem.com

PYRETHRUM BOARD OF KENYA
Tel.: +254 (51) 2211567
Email: pbk@kenya-pyrethrum.com / marketing@kenya-pyrethrum.com
Website: www.kenya-pyrethrum.com

REAL IPM COMPANY (K) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2113226
Mobile: +254 725806086
Email: office@realipm.com
Website: www.realipm.com

SAFINA (EA) LTD
Tel.: +254 (20) 2210417
Email: safina@wananchi.com
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Fungi
Occurring worldwide, most fungi are largely invisible to the naked eye, living for the most part in soil, dead matter, and as symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi. They perform an essential role in all ecosystems in decomposing organic matter and are indispensable in nutrient cycling and exchange. Some fungi become noticeable when fruiting, either as mushrooms or molds.

Fungi are responsible for a range of serious plant diseases such as blight, grey mould, bunts, powdery mildew, and downy mildew. Crops of all kinds often suffer heavy losses.

Fungal plant diseases are usually managed with applications of chemical fungicides or heavy metals. In some cases, conventional breeding has provided fungus resistantcultivars.

Besides combatting yield losses, preventing fungal infection keeps crops free of toxic compounds produced by some pathogenic fungi. These compounds, often referred to as mycotoxins, can affect affect the immune system and disrupt hormone balances. Some mycotoxins are carcinogenic.
Breeding
is a selection of animals to reproduce and/or to further develop desired characteristics in succeeding generations.
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae or Cruciferae, also known as the crucifers, the mustard family or cabbage family is a family of flowering plants. The name Brassicaceae is derived from the included genus Brassica. The family contains well-known species such as Brassica oleracea (cabbage, cauliflower...), Brassica rapa (turnip, Chinese cabbage...), Brassica napus (rapeseed...) and many more.
Predator
Animal that attacks and feeds on other animals, such as an insect (e.g. ladybird beetle), bird or spider feeding on pest insects.
Biopesticides
Biopesticides include microbiological pesticides (based on fungi, bacteria and virus) but also botanicals (plant extracts), since they are extracted from or are products of living organisms (plants)
Fungi
Occurring worldwide, most fungi are largely invisible to the naked eye, living for the most part in soil, dead matter, and as symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi. They perform an essential role in all ecosystems in decomposing organic matter and are indispensable in nutrient cycling and exchange. Some fungi become noticeable when fruiting, either as mushrooms or molds.

Fungi are responsible for a range of serious plant diseases such as blight, grey mould, bunts, powdery mildew, and downy mildew. Crops of all kinds often suffer heavy losses.

Fungal plant diseases are usually managed with applications of chemical fungicides or heavy metals. In some cases, conventional breeding has provided fungus resistantcultivars.

Besides combatting yield losses, preventing fungal infection keeps crops free of toxic compounds produced by some pathogenic fungi. These compounds, often referred to as mycotoxins, can affect affect the immune system and disrupt hormone balances. Some mycotoxins are carcinogenic.
IPM
A combination of chemical and biological control methods, based on the concept of economic tresholds. Pest management in organic farming uses many biological control methods developed as par of IPM.