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

  April 16, 2025

  plants with her commitment to ecological management that reduces pesticide use. Since 2014, she has been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory [...] breeding and distribution. Jan Koppert, a visionary Dutch grower, pioneered the use of natural solutions for pest control when he introduced predatory mites as

• Bumblebee stings

  This information is intended as an education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another [...] a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  thrips species and life stages. While further research is needed to expand its use across crops and climates, current evidence supports its first place position

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using Phytoseiulus persimilis — the very species that had sparked Koppert’s early

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  mites are our go-to solution,” says Pieter. Initially, biological control was used reactively—similar to chemical treatments—only applying predatory mites when

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  how to use biological control against this pest species. For more information on this, read these articles here: Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator [...] feeding damage is caused by their piercing and sucking mouthparts which they use to puncture plant tissues and suck out cell contents. Without chlorophyll [...] insecticides and often become the prominent thrips in crops where chemicals are used less. However, they still have a formidable capacity to develop pesticide

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

  December 10, 2024

  changed all of our lives so much. We had major issues in relation to chemical use in the past, and Swirskii was that disruptive solution that we needed at that

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  effectively. Proper hive placement is crucial to maximize the benefits of using bumblebees and minimize any adverse factors. Incorrect placement can lead