• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  becomes less viable, biological solutions like predatory mites are taking center stage. One predatory mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica . Why [...] Why Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second instar [...] parvispinus : Trials by Koppert Spain show Limonica outperforms other predatory mite species in controlling this aggressive thrips species. Scirtothrips

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  pest will gain an advantage and the predatory mites will have difficulty catching up. Don’t use too few predatory mites. If you need to intensify the population [...] list. Please note that you can spread both spider mite and predatory mite via your clothing. If spider mite gets on your clothing in an infestation hotspot [...] draughts board pattern to make sure that you catch all spider mites . Add extra predatory mites in infestation hotspots. If there are multiple hotspots, full-field

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  these mites. Here we provide information to help you to choose the right species for your specific situation. Predatory Mite Two-spotted spider mite Thrips [...] Which predatory mite for which pest under which conditions? Whitepaper Introduction Koppert sells a range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control [...] Amblyseius swirskii Swirski-Mite Amblydromalus limonicus Limonica Transeius montdorensis Montdo-Mite Amblyseius andersoni Anso-Mite Tabel 1. Predation and

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Spider mite control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This [...] control. The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Some of the common spider mites targeted [...] includes two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ), strawberry spider mite ( Tetranychus turkestani ), Kanzawa spider mite ( Tetranychus kanzawai )

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops around the world. These mites are tiny spider-like [...] crops. Fortunately, two-spotted spider mite has several natural enemies: predatory mites , gall midges, and predatory bugs . Greenhouse whitefly Trialeurodes [...] vaporariorum ) also forms a significant challenge. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps , predatory bugs , and predatory beetles are natural enemies of whitefly, but

• Spical

  Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ); european red mite ( Panonychus ulmi ); citrus red mite ( Panonychus citri ); other spider mite species. Crops [...] Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 25,000; 125,000 predatory mites . Presentation [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-125

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of thrips [...] essential, not only to detect thrips but also to capture them. Spider mite Predatory mites ( Spidex , Spical and gall midges ( Spidend ) are your greatest assets [...] depends on the climate conditions. If infestation levels increase, predatory mites ( Swirski-Mite , Limonica ) are a good choice. If large amounts of whiteflies

• Spidex

  Two-spotted spider mite ​​​​​​​ ( Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing [...] mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 2,000; 10,000 predatory mites . Presentation 100 ml bottle with dosage-plug; 500 ml bottle. Carrier [...] crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. "I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella [...] season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites prefer a drier greenhouse climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still [...] becomes drier later on.’ Sjaak van Dijk’s father was already using the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and Sjaak himself has always used it. However

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

  March 17, 2025

  sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a sustainable strategy For Stolk Brothers, predatory mites form the foundation of their [...] “We started with predatory mites and have since incorporated bio fungicides and other biocontrol agents. But at the core, predatory mites are our go-to solution [...] control was used reactively—similar to chemical treatments—only applying predatory mites when pests were spotted. “Over time, we realized that’s not how biological