• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  in choosing which predatory mite formulation to use for your growing situation. What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? A predatory mite breeder sachet [...] one-time releases that need to be applied weekly or bi-weekly, sachets provide a breeding system that releases a constant stream of predatory mites into [...] per mite released into the crop. Aside from predatory mite sachets being substantially cheaper when it comes to the total number of mites released, they are

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  in the soil. Adding a soil-dwelling predatory mite such as Stratiolaelaps scimitus ( Entomite-M ), the predatory bug Daltoia coriaria ( Atheta ) or the [...] all common examples of these larger species that are not controlled by typical predatory mite/Orius strategies. Introducing multiple bio-controls into [...] Not having a multifaceted biocontrol approach that targets the different thrips life stages is the most common issue in failed thrips control programs

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of predatory mite products has set a [...] sachets in which predatory mites such as Amblyseius swirskii can develop and reproduce when introduced into the crop. These slow-release sachets offer the [...] mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory mites emerging from the sachet is

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  discovered the potential of predatory mites for pest control. "When I first heard about biological control with predatory mites, I had many doubts. I didn’t [...] Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to release them, and how to combine them with other biological [...] biodiversity. In his search for alternatives, Fernando discovered the power of predatory mites —beneficial organisms capable of effectively controlling pest populations

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  that every predatory mite reaching our customers is in optimal condition to protect their crops. Bertha's unique connection with predatory mites reinforces [...] Behind each of Koppert's predatory mite-based products lies an invisible yet fundamental commitment: we do everything it takes to ensure they meet our [...] use. Since 2014, she has been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  used for the buildup of predatory mite and predatory bug populations. Predatory mites feed on the brine shrimp. The predatory bugs feed on the sterilized [...] ry food source is used for the buildup of predatory mite and predatory bug populations. It is more commonly used combined with feeder mites in our Nutemia [...] with this product because the predatory mite population increases and more predatory mites in the crop means more predatory mites feeding on WFT. Nutemia

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  This tiny predatory bug is a powerful tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has been [...] Foliage-dwelling predatory mites will feed on thrips eggs protruding from the leaf surface and 1st instar thrips larvae. Soil-dwelling predatory mites will feed [...] With a little knowledge and preparation, you are now ready to use this predatory bug in your growing facility! So why struggle with thrips when you can use

• Orius insidiosus

  prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus [...] can recognize the different life stages of the predatory bug Orius insidiosus when using this biocontrol agent by observing their unique characteristics [...] for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been

• Whitefly

  and tools that target different pest stages: Parasitic wasps Predatory mites Predatory bugs Beneficial fungi Sticky traps Parasitic wasps are key in reducing [...] Utilize natural enemies of whiteflies such as parasitic wasps, predatory mites, predatory bugs, or entomopathogenic fungi. These beneficial organisms can help [...] reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies. Beneficial fungi are very

• Spider mites and other mites

  different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites Predatory bugs Predatory gall midges Predatory mites provide the foundation of control by feeding [...] journey of biocontrol innovations Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets An impressive range of predatory mite solutions [...] production of a complex predatory mite Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites Effective thrips control with predatory mites Certainty in