• Predatory insects

  Cryptobug-L , featuring the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . Advantages of using predatory insects Using predatory insects for pest control offers [...] Predatory bugs Predatory bugs are beneficial insects crucial for natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively [...] Chrysopa-E , featuring the species Chrysoperla carnea . Ladybugs / Predatory beetles Predatory beetles , including ladybugs, are a group of beneficial insects

• Predatory mites

  generalist predatory mites which are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are [...] turning into adult fungus gnats. Predatory mites packaging Predatory mites in bottles The standard packaging for predatory mites includes a bottle with a [...] Swirski-Mite and Thripex . Predatory mites in sachets If a gradual introduction of predatory mites is your preference, predatory mite sachets offer an optimal

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  intervention and IPM essential. Biological control of thrips with predatory mites Predatory mites feed on thrips larvae, suppressing populations early in the [...] high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat higher sensitivity to chemical pesticides. Transeius montdorensis The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis [...] Koppert’s predatory mites , commercial growers gain access to effective, environmentally sound, and residue-free solutions. By integrating our predatory mite

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  effective strategies. Biological control of spider mites with predatory mites Certain predatory mites specialize in feeding on spider mites across multiple [...] Koppert’s predatory mites , commercial growers gain access to effective, environmentally sound, and residue-free solutions. By integrating our predatory mite [...] is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  position at Koppert.’ Fascination for predatory mites Dr Groot points out that, small as they may be, predatory mites can do amazing things. Female mites [...] Macrobials. He shares that he is passionate about nature and especially predatory mites . ‘I have been crazy about biology and living creatures all my life [...] At one stage I even kept snakes and poison dart frogs in my bedroom. Predatory mites happened on my path when I studied biology at the University of Amsterdam

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  position at Koppert.’ Fascination for predatory mites Dr Groot points out that, small as they may be, predatory mites can do amazing things. Female mites [...] Macrobials. He shares that he is passionate about nature and especially predatory mites . ‘I have been crazy about biology and living creatures all my life [...] At one stage I even kept snakes and poison dart frogs in my bedroom. Predatory mites happened on my path when I studied biology at the University of Amsterdam

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  two-spotted spider mite – and the predatory mite in Spical goes mad for it! You can call on the help of these predatory mites in many crops: vegetables (in [...] every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical , is also at home in just about every crop. Neoseiulus [...] crops, such as citrus. Other solutions But all that glitters is not gold. Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can be used in a wide range of crops, such as [...] swirskii mite does not feel at home: tomatoes . Swirski-Mite contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . This insect is an easy house guest: they are [...] eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for use with most fruiting vegetables, strawberries and

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  crops is growing rapidly. And once again, predatory mites are leading the way. Natural populations of predatory mites already exist in some crops and regions [...] Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered [...] powerful allies: Amblydromalus limonicus and Transeius montdorensis . These predatory mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  spoke with Peter Couwels, Director Operations, about Koppert’s innovative predatory mite solutions that marked a turning point for the company. Additionally [...] founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal [...] species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies, and