• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  August 18, 2021

  and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and can control [...] are losing ground, increasing the need to work with predatory mites ,’ says Product Manager Tim Bossinga. ‘In response to this demand for more predatory [...] resistance to chemical agents) Quicker application time Less carrier material left in the crop Less waste material Packaging Thripex is supplied in a bucket

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  – usually on the underside of the leaf, but this may cover the whole crop in particularly with severe infestations. The predatory mite in Spical , Neoseiulus [...] Spider mite is the favorite food of the predatory mite in Spical , whose appetite for all species of spider mites means it can be used in many crops. It’s [...] falter, leading to an explosion in fruit spider mite numbers. Spider mites can also quickly become resistant to chemicals, so Spical really is the ideal solution

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  has an article in the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the critical time between the delivery of b [...] biologicals to the grower and the moment before deployment. Temperature awareness and holding the different types of products are covered, as well as preparing [...] great importance to growers who want to get the best pest control result for their dollars spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  new project to R&D. Together with production, they reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium [...] making Limonica available in commercial volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional potential Limonica is distinguished [...] accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its production complex.” From unstable produce to robust upscaling The challenge was not only in the rearing

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 22, 2024

  throughout the block Benefits: Overwinters very well Can fly and actively seek out mealybug colonies Small enough to fit underneath bark Early in the season [...] treatments When to apply: At the first detection of the pest (bleeding bark) If treating a chronic mealybug hotspot, start applications after the last chance [...] applied throughout the season Avoid heatwaves Where to apply: Towards the middle of vineyard blocks Open perforated boxes and leave on the ground (away from

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] hotspots no chance The innovative rearing system created by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse [...] from the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across Europe, especially in Germany [...] are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] Back in the late 1990s, the idea of growing vegetables without chemicals in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  Webber, appears in the December 2024 issue of GrowerTalks magazine. He discusses the impact a customized bioprogram can have on all stages of the propagation [...] magazine has been the industry’s voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and [...] control solutions for crops. Jeremy is currently the Ornamental Crop Team Manager for Koppert US. Prior to his work at Koppert, he rose through several New

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to release [...] yields," he adds. The key to success: ecological balance Fernando emphasizes that the key to success in biological control lies in understanding ecological

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition [...] and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment [...] yields, prices, and the costs associated with pesticides or alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and benefits. In some studies, value is