Agricultural Knowledge Base

Pest ID Library

Full lifecycle diagrams, damage photos, economic thresholds and biological control programs for every major pest threatening Kenyan agriculture.

3 Pests Profiled Full Lifecycle Guides Bioenemy Solutions Linked Crop-Specific Advice
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Pests Profiled
18+
Crops Protected
20+
Bio Solutions
3
Critical Pests
Lepidoptera — Moths and Caterpillars
False Codling Moth
Lepidoptera
Critical
Thaumatotibia leucotreta
False Codling Moth

The number one export threat for Kenyan avocado, citrus, and rose growers. A single infested avocado at the EU border costs you the entire consignment. FCM is a zero-tolerance pest in export protocols.

Avocado Citrus Roses Macadamia Pepper Guava +13 more
Full Profile
FCM-Enemy / FCM-ENEMY MD
Tuta absoluta
Lepidoptera
Critical
Tuta absoluta
Tomato Leaf Miner

Africa's most destructive tomato pest. Larvae mine invisibly inside leaves, stems and fruit. Capable of destroying 100% of the crop within two weeks if management is delayed. Up to 12 generations per year.

Tomato Potato Eggplant Pepper Capsicum Tobacco
Full Profile
Tuta-Enemy / TUTA-ENEMY MD
Helicoverpa armigera
Lepidoptera
High Risk
Helicoverpa armigera
African Bollworm

The world's most polyphagous agricultural pest, attacking over 180 crop species. Older larvae bore directly into fruit, bolls and pods. A single caterpillar can destroy 5 to 10 tomatoes before it pupates.

Cotton Tomato Maize Roses Tobacco +15 more
Full Profile
Helico-Enemy / NPV-Helicoverpa
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More Pests Being Added

Full profiles for Fall Armyworm, Diamondback Moth, Red Palm Weevil, Fruit Flies, Spider Mites, Whitefly, Thrips, Root Knot Nematode, Aphids and 20+ more pests are in development. Contact our agronomist team for advice on any pest not yet listed.

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How to Use This Library

Four Steps From Pest Detection to Biological Control

1
Identify the Pest
Match the damage and insect to a profile card in this library.
2
Deploy Pheromone Traps
Install species-specific traps to monitor population levels in real time.
3
Apply Biologicals
Use the recommended bioinsecticides and macrobials at the right crop stage.
4
Harvest Clean
Zero chemical residues. Full export compliance. Higher farmgate value.
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