• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biol

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  Europe) was captivated by insects - a passion sparked by his father, who loved filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong [...] and 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

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  solution for growers as they reproduce themselves rapidly. What’s not to love about these mites?’ he asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial [...] the mites as healthy and vital as possible.’ Furthermore, predatory mites offer significant potential in agricultural crops. One key advantage is their ability [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative

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

  May 19, 2025

  biological excellence Bertha found in Koppert the perfect place to merge her love for plants with her commitment to ecological management that reduces pesticide [...] a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate to offer superior quality products. The combination of scientific research, cutting-edge

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that it has been fighting [...] Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous to you, your loved ones, or your pets. It is there to eat “bad bugs” that may damage the plant

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells. Botrytis loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  in under two weeks. By now, we’re already at 150,000... The spider mite loves warm, dry conditions, and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction.

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  leafworm likes tomato, sweet peppers, and beans. And the box tree moth... loves box trees. Adult butterflies don’t attack crops; most of them feed on nectar

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  similar product. This product contains another predatory mite that also loves spider mites . Fewer chemicals, more benefits Spical is part of a system