• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  eggs you are unable to see, since they can squeeze into small crevices pesticide sprays are unable to reach. Sprays also need to be applied multiple times [...] or flower. This is key to understand as the later stages of the thrips life cycle (older instars and adults) need to be controlled by other means such as [...] Thripex products it is good to keep in mind that while sachets typically last 3-4 weeks, loose material (bottles) need to be re-applied weekly or bi-weekly

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind Nevertheless, Sam is adamant that Mycotal has helped to combat [...] a crucial factor. ‘We obviously want our cultivation to be as organic as possible. It has to be, as there’s only one chemical product against whitefly [...] e Mycotal . ‘We want our cultivation to be as organic as possible, and we’ve seen how Mycotal really helps us to achieve that.’ So says Sam van der Knaap

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

  May 19, 2025

  company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate to offer superior quality products. [...] food but also because they sustain life on earth. Commitment to biological excellence Bertha found in Koppert the perfect place to merge her love for plants [...] between living beings led her to study Agricultural Sustainable Innovation Engineering, a field that combines knowledge of biology and agronomy to promote e

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  pest control . “Koppert was the company that pioneered biocontrol in Spain. It was innovative, science and practical driven - and I knew I wanted to be part [...] greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites [...] is classic but powerful — from lab to greenhouse to field. And we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  continuous consultation services, we have managed to stay close to growers for generations. We also stay close to our markets by keeping daily contact with our [...] listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our [...] efficacy. We will need to further decentralize our production and explore new species for local solutions to local problems. ‘I will never forget that

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

  May 19, 2025

  shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success. “ Thanks to our predatory mites [...] are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] Innovation in action Koppert’s predatory mite, Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our

• Orius insidiosus

  for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is available in bottles ( Thripor-I ) Shake [...] after application The dosage of Thripor-I depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the situation. Start introduction as [...] Orius insidiosus for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this [...] pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I was [...] mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through the gutters to adjacent mats. ‘We sometimes lost up to 50% of production on the [...] terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips ,

• IPM app

  real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly accurate insight into pesticide efficacy [...] iPM Scout app Compatible with iOS and Android Enjoy scouting with a customized template Enter multiple pests/diseases at once Scout multiple sessions and [...] fields Add notes and view sample history iPM Dashboard Accessible from any device with internet Intuitive interface, also for touch-screen Manage pests for multiple