• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime [...] Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better [...] mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable [...] northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don [...] learning and success The partnership between Koppert and Rancho Los Pinos spans over 20 years, beginning with natural pollination programs and evolving

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  understand which sachet is the best choice for you it is important to first understand what is in a sachet and how they work. Most will act as individualized [...] mites into a crop over a 4 to 10-week time period, depending on the sachet type and climate. The one sachet we produce that does not do this is our Boost [...] of: bran a select type of bran yeast one or more types of bran mites the predator mite In this system, the yeast grows on the bran acting as a food source

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  of a plant – ideal to trap pests active both above and below the ground. It has been specifically adapted to trap root aphids and fungus gnats and has [...] glue on both sides of the card and can be folded into a large trap. Apply a pheromone dispenser to the inside of this trap and pests can be caught on both [...] moths and mealybugs . We also have Horiver traps in various colors, each chosen to attract specific pests. Here is a breakdown of the colors and the pests

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

  March 17, 2025

  to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner in our journey [...] tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling [...] plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where horticulture is entirely

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  mites and their mass production are constantly monitored and reviewed. ‘Sourcing consistently available and quality ingredients is crucial and a good supply [...] biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative and so limit the use of chemical agents for a safer and healthier planet. I have found [...] biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  Cattail pollen) Pollen is used for both predatory mites and predatory bugs , but is considered a questionable supplementary food source, as it has more [...] of the crop when there is a gap in flowering and there is no pollen (first 6 weeks). How to Apply Supplementary Food? Consult with Experts: Seek guidance [...] maintaining a healthy biological population is supplementary feeding, which involves providing nutritional support to beneficial insects and mites that

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] facilities and cold chain logistics, we were able to quickly bring Montdo Ulti-Mite to market. Today, Montdo Ulti-Mite is a key component of a pest management [...] game Koppert is dedicated to tracking new and existing pests, including their spread and evolving behaviour into new plants, crops, regions and climates.

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

  October 21, 2024

  actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles [...] greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol

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

  May 19, 2025

  that Koppert still leads the way and provides growers with secure supply, superior quality, expert guidance and advice, and access to continuous innovation [...] proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective and efficient, [...] in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce quickly