• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability to reproduce [...] establishes fast in warm and moderate to high humid environments. It is available in multiple carriers tailored to different growing environments and c

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

  October 6, 2025

  new project to R&D. Together with production, they reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium [...] about the future of Limonica . “We have cracked the code. The rearing is good, the volumes are adjustable, and we are ready to support growers worldwide [...] protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better known under the product name

• Larvanem

  a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except [...] inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red to brown

• Capyphor

  a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except [...] inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red to brown

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use [...] And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new

• Capsanem

  a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial [...] foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown, but may be difficult to find due to rapid degradation. Pack [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except

• Entonem

  m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per litre for foliar applications (application to run off). Always check the product label for more [...] a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except

• Two-spotted spider mite

  occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty dead cells become yellow, and in many plants the damage [...] lead to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can get completely covered with such webs in which the mites live. The webbing [...] active than the females, with a body that is narrower and more pointed at the rear. Colour is very variable: from light yellow or orange to dark yellow

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider [...] moved to Almeria for family reasons. There, he encountered the region’s intense greenhouse agriculture and a new world of crop pests. It was the perfect [...] perfect setting for someone eager to apply scientific curiosity to real-world agricultural challenges. At first, he joined a government lab with the Junta de

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application [...] be adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. [...] point for the company. Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture