• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  nature and especially predatory mites . ‘I have been crazy about biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants [...] mites?’ he asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this [...] local problems. ‘I will never forget that Koppert introduced the first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here.

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips [...] we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges, they are transforming biological pest control one breakthrough at a time. We

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  overall survival, ensuring a larger, more stable population of biocontrol that will persist longer in the crop. This can provide a big advantage, both in terms [...] . This can inadvertently be a source of pesticides or heavy metal contamination to your crop if the product is not from a reliable source that tests all [...] but is considered a questionable supplementary food source, as it has more cons than pros. The biggest disadvantage when using pollen as a supplementary food

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  will have a negative effect on quality and function. If needed sachets can be stored for 1-2 weeks from the week number noted on the product, in a dark place [...] (mainly sachets) and re-selling them singularly. Now this wouldn’t normally be a problem, however almost all of our products need to be used within 1-2 days [...] and on the box the sachets come in you will see something like this: 05520DI U415 4E/15 Wk 19/20 This shows that this specific batch of sachets should only

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  January 1, 1970

  witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  like my children”, Antonio adds with a smile. “As a parent you can’t have favourites, but I am proud to say that I have a special affection for Swirskii because [...] agriculture has shaped not just a career, but a purpose. “It’s unforgettable,” he reflects, recalling a world where family farming was a cornerstone of existence [...] results. I am so proud of my team!”. Looking ahead: a commitment to sustainability From a childhood surrounded by self-sufficient farming to a career in

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact [...] market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  January 1, 1970

  Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] has been quite challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  November 13, 2022

  Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital Plus has been [...] spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break out further [...] the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better [...] but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs, and strategic [...] available in commercial volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional potential Limonica is distinguished by its