• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our [...] the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber [...] It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] gradually change to the characteristic red-orange color. This takes 1-2 days. After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of

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

  September 3, 2024

  opportunities for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis , to growers in the Netherlands more than 55 years ago, but by far the greatest achievement is that we have managed to improve and escalate

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region [...] maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] cause a reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated pest and disease management is essential

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

  July 16, 2024

  larger thrips species more common in tropical plants, it is best to use a combination of Chrysoperla carnea ( Chrysopa ) to target the larger size larvae and [...] Thrips are a widespread threat in most environments, entering growing spaces a variety of ways: on new plant material, clothing, pets, or flying in from outside [...] you choose which predatory mite is best to use in your growing situation. However, it is difficult for any predatory mite to control anything larger than

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

  May 19, 2025

  continue to make a difference in sustainable agriculture, securing a future where food production is in harmony with the environment. Thanks to her work [...] everything it takes to ensure they meet our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work [...] on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing experience ”, she recalls. A legacy

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] greenhouses in warm climates, this is typical of summer plantings. A combination of high light and low humidity forces the plant to work too hard, and as a result [...] yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on

• Pollination checklist tomato

  marks) turn brown within one to four hours and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen [...] days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity [...] flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  allowing us to sell QUADS within British Columbia. To ensure a high fruit yield, it is important to note that some fruit crops may need to be pollinated [...] option for a grower is to use both honeybees and bumblebee hives together in the same field. Honeybees for their mass numbers and bumblebees to maximize [...] Pollination over the last decade has become more of a concern for fruit crop growers due to a decrease in pollinators from pesticide use, monocropping, and