• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] an enormous impact in the crop despite their size, so it’s an ongoing solution for growers as they reproduce themselves rapidly. What’s not to love about

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

  June 11, 2024

  persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse [...] against 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 [...] 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

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for [...] quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs

• Thrips

  cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] female deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves [...] Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Predatory

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• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  needed for the predator mite to deposit its eggs. In these situations, Thripex is a better choice as there is no value to Swirski’s higher level of re [...] advised. What product should you purchase (Bottles or Sachets)? When looking into several types of Swirski or Thripex products it is good to keep in mind that [...] record as thrips predators in Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using predatory mites for thrips control is that they primarily feed

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality [...] the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology [...] perfectly with his growing interest in biological pest control . “Koppert was the company that pioneered biocontrol in Spain. It was innovative, science and practical

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases

• Spidex Vital

  persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to [...] Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mites Spidex Vital lives up to its promises Spidex [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release. Releases

• FAQ Nematodes

  the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the [...] if not too dry, is always good. Heavy clay soil is also not optimum for nematodes. In this case, repeated applications are needed. What are the optimal [...] for a living product. Is the carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and not harmful to humans or any animals. Is the carrier material