Category
Recent Products
- Garden Water Hose Pipe Reel KSh 6,800.00 – KSh 8,200.00
-
Rotating Water Sprinkler
KSh 950.00Original price was: KSh 950.00.KSh 880.00Current price is: KSh 880.00. -
Splinkler Head
KSh 750.00Original price was: KSh 750.00.KSh 580.00Current price is: KSh 580.00. -
Hand-held Garden Sprinkler
KSh 1,800.00Original price was: KSh 1,800.00.KSh 1,250.00Current price is: KSh 1,250.00. -
Vuna Fertilizer
KSh 4,500.00Original price was: KSh 4,500.00.KSh 3,700.00Current price is: KSh 3,700.00. -
Grafted Hass Avocado Seedlings
KSh 350.00Original price was: KSh 350.00.KSh 250.00Current price is: KSh 250.00. -
Bedlam 200SL Pesticide 1L
KSh 6,000.00Original price was: KSh 6,000.00.KSh 5,750.00Current price is: KSh 5,750.00. -
Maize H629 Highland (2kg)
Rated 4.00 out of 5
KSh 450.00Original price was: KSh 450.00.KSh 420.00Current price is: KSh 420.00. -
RoseCoco Glp 2 2kg
KSh 750.00Original price was: KSh 750.00.KSh 620.00Current price is: KSh 620.00. - RUSSET F1 ONION KSh 8,100.00 – KSh 33,360.00
On Sale Products
-
Bedlam 200SL Pesticide 1L
KSh 6,000.00Original price was: KSh 6,000.00.KSh 5,750.00Current price is: KSh 5,750.00. -
Milking Machine
KSh 85,000.00Original price was: KSh 85,000.00.KSh 79,500.00Current price is: KSh 79,500.00. -
Splinkler Head
KSh 750.00Original price was: KSh 750.00.KSh 580.00Current price is: KSh 580.00. -
Knapsack Sprayer pump 20l
KSh 2,100.00Original price was: KSh 2,100.00.KSh 1,900.00Current price is: KSh 1,900.00. - GIANT NIGHTSHADE. (MANAGU) KSh 250.00 – KSh 350.00
-
CORIANDER DANIA SEEDS - 250G
KSh 1,250.00Original price was: KSh 1,250.00.KSh 965.00Current price is: KSh 965.00. -
Generic 1Set Garden Irrigation System
KSh 4,200.00Original price was: KSh 4,200.00.KSh 3,724.00Current price is: KSh 3,724.00. -
Hand-held Garden Sprinkler
KSh 1,800.00Original price was: KSh 1,800.00.KSh 1,250.00Current price is: KSh 1,250.00. - RUSSET F1 ONION KSh 8,100.00 – KSh 33,360.00
-
Fugo Pig Sow and Weaner
KSh 4,500.00Original price was: KSh 4,500.00.KSh 4,350.00Current price is: KSh 4,350.00. - Fugo Dairy Meal KSh 1,350.00 – KSh 3,625.00
There are many copper compounds used as fungicides in Kenya. Recommended is Bordeaux mix which is a combination of copper sulphate and hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide). Other compounds include Copper oxychloride and Copper hydroxide. The latter two are now commonly used and are commercially available.
Copper fungicides were formerly accepted in organic farming provided that the number of applications was strictly followed and a proper soil amendment is observed to prevent copper accumulation in the soil, and can still be accepted with permission from the certifying authority.
In wet weather fungicide sprays should be applied as soon as the disease is observed or as soon as local experience suggests that weather conditions are favourable for disease development.
Crop scouting should be used as a guide in making a decision on whether to apply a fungicide. And when applying fungicides, safety procedures in application must be complied with, particularly, in use of protective clothing. Observe right dosage and prescribed pre-harvest intervals. Ask your local agricultural extentionist on locally registered fungicides.
Bordeaux mixture is primarily a fungicide that controls bacterial leaf spots, blights, anthracnoses, downy mildews and cankers. It also repels many insects. The compound is labelled for use on many vegetables, tree fruits and nut crops.
Bordeaux mixture, as with sulphur and lime sulphur, can be phytotoxic to plants. If applied in cool, wet weather, it may burn leaves or cause russeting of fruit.
Bordeaux mix spray
Materials needed to make a gallon mixture
- 3 ½ tbsp of copper sulphate
- 10 tbsp of hydrated lime
- 1 gallon of water (4 litres of water)
- Wooden stick
- Plastic bucket
How to prepare?
- Add copper sulphate and hydrated lime in water. Make sure to use plastic container
- Stir well using a wooden sick or ladle
- Protect self from direct contact with the solution
How to use?
- Spray plants thoroughly preferably early in the morning, in a dry and sunny day. In this way, the plants have the time to dry and the solution can not penetrate into the leaves’ tissues
- Constantly shake the sprayer while in the process of application to prevent the solution from clogging
Pest controlled
1. Flea beetles on tomatoes and potatoes
2. Anthracnose
3. Bacterial blight
4. Bacterial wilt
5. Black spot
6. Downy mildew
7.Early blight of potato and tomato
8. Late blight on solanaceous crops
9. Powdery mildew
10. Rust
Copper fungicides in the Kenya market
Copper products below listed are registered in Kenya by the Pest Control Products Board www.pcpb.or.ke. These products are readily available in most agro-vet shops in the country. It is advisable for organicfarmers to consult their respective certification agencies prior to use. According to the Soil Association (UK) www.soilassociation.org copper is “restricted” and can be only used where the need is recognized by the Soil Association Ltd (UK). Other organic certifying agents have differing rules.
Table 1: Copper fungicides commercially available in Kenya
Trade names of products | Active substances of products | Target pest/disease | Agent/distributor |
AG Copp 75 WP | Cuprous oxide (equiv. to 75% metallic copper) | Leaf rust and coffee berry disease in coffee | Twiga Chemical Industries Ltd |
Champ Flo SL | Copper hydroxide (equiv. to 24.4% metallic copper) | Botrytris and black spot in roses; early and late blight on tomato; rust, anthracnose, and angular leaf spot on French beans | Anset International Ltd |
Champion 50 WP | Copper hydroxide (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Botrytris and black spot in roses; early and late blight on tomato; rust, anthracnose, and angular leaf spot on French beans; leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Anset International Ltd |
Chem Copp 50% WP | Cuprous oxide (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Coffee berry disease and leaf rust on coffee | Twiga Chemical Industries Ltd |
Cobox 50 WP | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Coffee berry disease and leaf rust on coffee; blights and leaf spots on vegetables | Kijani Agencies Ltd |
Copper Nordox | Cuprous oxide (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Coffee berry disease and leaf rust on coffee; blights and leaf spots on vegetables | Farmchem (K) Ltd |
Copsap 50 WP | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Coffee berry disease and leaf rust on coffee; blights and leaf spots on vegetables | Saroc Ltd |
Cupravit 50 WP | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Coffee berry disease and leaf rust on coffee; blights and leaf spots on vegetables | Kijani Agencies Ltd |
Cuprocaffaro Micro 37.5 WG | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 37.5% metallic copper) | Early and late blight on potato and tomato; rust, anthracnose, bacterial blight and angular leaf spot on French beans; leaf rust on coffee | Farmchem (K) Ltd |
Cuptocaffaro WP | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Early and late blight on potato and tomato; rust, anthracnose, bacterial blight and angular leaf spot on French beans; leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Farmchem (K) Ltd |
Demildex 50 WP | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Biomedica Laboratories Ltd |
Funguran OH 50 WP | Copper hydroxide (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Amiran (K) Ltd |
Isacop | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Early and late blight on potato and tomato; rust, anthracnose, bacterial blight and angular leaf spot on French beans; leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Twiga Chemical Industries Ltd |
Kocide DF | Copper hydroxide (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Twiga Chemical Industries Ltd |
Kopacide 50 WP | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Saroc Ltd and City Farming Ltd |
Liquicop SL | Copper ammonium acetate (equiv. to 80g/l metallic copper) | Snthracnose and bacterial blight on beans | Hygrotech East Africa Ltd |
Nordox Super 75 WP | Cuprous oxide (equiv. to 75% metallic copper) | Leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Farmchem (K) Ltd |
Nordox 75 WG | Copper oxide (equiv. to 750g/kg metallic copper) | Early and late blight on tomato; rust on French beans; coffee berry disease on coffee | Farmchem (K) Ltd |
Orionkopa WP | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Leaf rust and coffee berry disease on coffee | Orion (EA) Ltd |
Sulcop 50 DF | Copper oxychloride (equiv. to 50% metallic copper) | Fungal and bacterial diseases on flowers and vegetables | Osho Chemical Industries Ltd |
Standard procedures for the preparation and application of homemade copper products
1. Monitor plants regularly and spray only when necessary.
2. Read and follow the label instructions carefully, particularly, dosage, pre-harvest intervals and safety measures. Ask for assistance from your local extension agriculture office, if unsure.
3. Spray in the early morning or late afternoon.
4. Wear protective clothing when handling pesticides and during application. Wash your hands after handling of pesticidesand application. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling and during application of synthetic pesticides including copper.
5. Do not have a direct contact with the crude extract while in the process of the preparation and during the application.
6. Make sure that you place the product out of reach of children and house pets while leaving it overnight.
7. Harvest all the mature and ripe fruits before product application.
8. Always test the product formulation on a few infected plants first before going into large scale spraying. When adding soap as an emulsifier, use a potash-based one. Gun soap (Kenya) is recommended
===
Related
Written by Farmers Trend Online Agrovet
Subscribe via Email
Recent Posts
- Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Success in Onion Farming in Kenya
- Understanding Copper’s Essential Role in Plant Growth 🌱
- Synchronization of life stages across individuals in black soldier fly Production
- The Harmony of Nutrients: Exploring Potassium’s Role in Soil Fertility
- Unlocking Plant Health: The Power of Potassium in Disease Resistance
- Powering Growth: The Crucial Role of Potassium in Photosynthesis
- Diving into the Roots of Nutrition: Phosphorus Uptake in Plants
- The Balancing Act: Calcium and Its Complex Dance with Other Nutrients
- Cultivating Sustainability: Transforming Agriculture Through Plant Biostimulants
- Impact of Nitrogen Fertilizers on Soil Health
- Methods and Benefits of Seed Priming
- The Vital Role of Nitrogen in Plant Physiology
- The Role of Zinc in Plant Development, It’s deficiency & Toxicity Symptoms
- Integrated Management of Whiteflies on Tomatoes
- Pesticide Use in Irish Potato Farming In Kenya
Featured Products
-
Knapsack Sprayer pump 20l
KSh 2,100.00Original price was: KSh 2,100.00.KSh 1,900.00Current price is: KSh 1,900.00. - Rake Complete With Handle KSh 485.00
- Coopers Triatix Stock Spray KSh 107.00 – KSh 315.00
- Poultry chicken Feeder KSh 230.00 – KSh 700.00
-
SC Sungura 301 Maize Seed
KSh 590.00Original price was: KSh 590.00.KSh 530.00Current price is: KSh 530.00. - Maclik Super Cow Salt KSh 150.00 – KSh 530.00
- Coopers Milking Salve KSh 60.00 – KSh 1,370.00
-
Binastore Wheelbarrow
KSh 4,500.00Original price was: KSh 4,500.00.KSh 4,200.00Current price is: KSh 4,200.00. - GIANT NIGHTSHADE. (MANAGU) KSh 250.00 – KSh 350.00
-
CORIANDER DANIA SEEDS - 250G
KSh 1,250.00Original price was: KSh 1,250.00.KSh 965.00Current price is: KSh 965.00.
Leave a Reply