• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  solution, a game-changer in crop protection .” The Swirski-Mite revolution Swirski-Mite came at a pivotal moment, when concerns about chemical residue on bell [...] predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution [...] sachets for the application of predatory mites in challenging climates. We initially developed our Ulti-Mite sachets, made of industrially compostable

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  containing a predatory mite, a feeder mite (for the predatory mite to feed on), and a carrier, such as bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they work [...] choosing which predatory mite formulation to use for your growing situation. What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? A predatory mite breeder sachet is a small [...] house plants or cannabis), eggs of predatory mites have difficulty hatching. For instance, only 50% of Swirski-Mite ( Amblyseius swirskii ) eggs will hatch

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using [...] predatory mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the [...] we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking ahead: predatory mites in outdoor crops and global impact Today

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  gardens Swirski Ulti-Mite | Control Thrips and Whitefly | Predatory Mites (Amblyseius swirskii) Spical Ulti-Mite | Spider Mite Control | Predatory Mites (Neoseiulus [...] spider mites , hemp russet mites, broad mites and whiteflies . Koppert has many different predatory mite sachet options including: Ulti-Mite sachets Plus [...] explained above. Each Ulti-Mite sachet comes with one type of feeder mite and one type of predatory mite. Main uses for Ulti-Mite sachets: cannabis, house

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  Fascination for predatory mites Dr Groot points out that, small as they may be, predatory mites can do amazing things. Female mites produce large eggs that [...] designed and developed the Ulti-Mite sachet,’ Dr Groot explains. Ulti-Mite sachets: an innovation with impact The Ulti-Mite sachet immediately put Koppert [...] harming the mites and creating the perfect ecosystem for them, with additional prey mites to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  less common mite species (European Red Mites, Carmine Mites, Flat Mites, Cyclamen Mites, Broad Mites, etc.). The downside to this predatory mite is that it [...] Other spider mite species found in Canada are the European Red Mite (Panonychus ulmi), Carmine Mite (Tetranychus cinnabarinus), etc. Spider Mite Control Products [...] addition to predator mites which provide the backbone of the program. Predator Mites Predator mites are small, naturally occurring mite species that thrive

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  predatory mites and the results were promising, ” he remembers. “ That was the lifeline we needed. ” Innovation in action Koppert’s predatory mite, Swirski-Mite [...] already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They [...] Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best [...] spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed [...] laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic

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

  to control 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 [...] around identified hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further [...] Plus More reliable spider mite hotspot control Labour saving Efficacy over prolonged period Less spilling of predatory mites More information Extended

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

  October 6, 2025

  limonicus , better known under the product name Limonica . This predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered [...] commercial volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional potential Limonica is distinguished by its broad diet, high [...] rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory mites we know,” says Marjon Diender, Lead Rearing Techniques at Koppert. “But it