• 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 [...] ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first been introduced [...] greenhouse and the field. Ph ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions. This means that you can use Spidex

• 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 Limonica [...] Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second instar larvae) [...] larvae), whitefly eggs and nymphs, and, to some extent, spider mites . Its versatility and high predation rate make it a valuable tool in integrated pest

• 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 [...] "As already mentioned, spider mites can cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings [...] season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites prefer a drier greenhouse climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  be applied on the following products. Swirski-Mite Plus : for control of whitefly and thrips Swirski-Mite LD : for control of whitefly and thrips Spical-Plus [...] As of August 1, the predatory mite paper sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook [...] Product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'Following the launch of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert started using sturdier hooks. Now we want to make this improvement

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly , and also tackles spider mites and tarsonemid [...] to worry about." Swirski Ulti-Mite Last but not least, more than two years ago now, Koppert introduced Swirski Ulti-Mite – a sachet with greater resistance [...] And there is still no reason for that to change. The generalistic predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. "The

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  mealybugs in grapes and citrus and the Spical Ulti-Mite predatory mite for the control of spider mites in tomatoes. Jenette: "Italy has large-scale productions [...] Spain. We are also exploring new application methods for predatory mites against spider mites in potatoes, and we are working on solutions against aphids in [...] years, growers around the world have applied our beneficial insects and mites to protect their crops against pests. First in greenhouses and now also in

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  beneficial insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in [...] management, with a specific focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences

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

  control the main pests that affect the papaya crop, such as European red mite, white mite, whitefly , aphids and leafhoppers through the release and establishment [...] lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) and whitefly ( Trialeurodes variabilis ) and the

• Aphidend

  densities of generalist predatory mites , especially Amblyseius swirskii , can be detrimental to Aphidend as the predatory mites feed on the eggs of Aphidoletes

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  every 5 days, our Spidex mites average significantly more,” Saskia explains. “The 10 eggs per female norm for a healthy mite was set by the International [...] almost 20 years ago, but our mites now perform far better, so we can maintain a higher standard than the norm. These mites are very vulnerable and require [...] options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider mite. "The discovery and commercial production of Phytoseiulus persimilis that