• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest [...] Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses - two pests that had become [...] opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using Phytoseiulus persimilis — the very

• Steinernema feltiae

  used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests, including [...] including flies (i.e fungus gnats ), thrips , beetles , caterpillars , lace bugs and sawflies. Steinernema feltiae nematodes infect their hosts by entering [...] host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally friendly

• Thripex Technical Leaflet

  Handling Cucumeris (Neoseiulus cucumeris) is used for the biological control of various thrips species. Hatching eggs and the first larval stage. Predatory mites [...] Thripex The best choice for various thrips species Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to diapause and therefore can be applied [...] spider mites, several other mites, honeydew, and pollen. Target Various thrips species. Hatching eggs and the first larval stage. Predatory mites also

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  January 15, 2024

  programs around the world for Fungus Gnat ( Bradysia spp ) control, as well as for Western Flower Thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ). While nematodes like [...] crop cycle; the earlier, the better before Fungus Gnat or Western Flower Thrips can establish a beachhead. Also – keep moisture in mind with respect to

• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  with most, if not all of the pest problems that trouble cannabis, including thrips , fungus gnats, spider mites , and more, and built successful bioprograms [...] NECANN. Koppert focuses on pesticide reduction by using key biological control agents to fight insect pests and fungi that threaten cannabis plants. As [...] natural products like Swirski-Mite and Isarid to keep cannabis pests under control. In addition to providing trusted tech support to growers, Koppert’s experts

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  not only feeds on thrips but is also effective against spider mites , another pest that causes significant damage if not controlled early enough. Thripex [...] ”, are called Neoseiulus cucumeris . It is just one of many biological control solutions many growers use to limit the amount of chemical pesticide ap [...] that this mite seeks out and feeds on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are minute black winged insects that suck plant sap and can

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types of thrips exist, but they all employ the [...] viruses. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) appears most frequently worldwide. In addition, the type of thrips causing the most problems

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  aphids , thrips , fungus gnats, whiteflies, and spider mites . When it comes to poinsettias, diligence, scouting, and early preventative controls are some [...] explains the importance of understanding the compatibility of biological controls and traditional chemistries, defining what success looks like for the

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii [...] understanding of growers’ challenges, they are transforming biological pest control one breakthrough at a time. We spoke with Peter Couwels, Director Operations [...] 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 moment in our

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 20, 2022

  be used to control damaging pests such as wireworms in irrigated potato, bean seed fly in onion, codling moth and other moths in fruits, thrips in outdoor [...] agricultural pests. They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft fruit, potatoes and [...] pesticides means that growers are looking for alternative solutions for controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand, Koppert has