• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  solution, a game-changer in crop protection .” The Swirski-Mite revolution Swirski-Mite came at a pivotal moment, when concerns about chemical residue on bell [...] predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution [...] sachets for the application of predatory mites in challenging climates. We initially developed our Ulti-Mite sachets, made of industrially compostable

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  with very little spider mite contamination. This will help to avoid problems in the following season. Problems with spider mites? Contact our experts today [...] Problems with spider mites ? Contamination can come from outside but also from within your organization. One department contaminates another, an older [...] there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important to uncover its hiding places as promptly

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny spider and lives off plant sap. A spider mite attack is [...] affect production! At 25°C, spider mites develop into adults within ten days and are ready to reproduce. A female mite lays 60 eggs, which will produce ten [...] ten male and 50 female mites. Those 50 female mites will then lay 60 eggs each, which means that the next generation will comprise 2500 females, each of

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using [...] predatory mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the [...] we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking ahead: predatory mites in outdoor crops and global impact Today

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  productivity. Understanding spider mites Spider mites are common pests that affect a wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is [...] Introduction to spider mite management Spider mites are a persistent problem in both agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arachnids feed [...] has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying the early signs of spider mite damage, such as stippling

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  of spider mite (including two-spotted spider mite , fruit spider mite, citrus red mite and date palm mite). In addition, the predatory mite also has positive [...] Spical Ulti-Mite Greater certainty for the biological control of spider mite – that is what you will achieve with Spical Ulti-Mite . This 100% industrial [...] regular sachets, Spical Ulti-Mite performs up to three times better. Spider Mite Control Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite with an excellent result

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  Improves Spider Mite Control Following the success of a newly patented packaging concept by Koppert Biological Systems, Spical Ulti-Mite will soon be available [...] in the market, the Spical Ulti-Mite foil sachets perform up to three times better. Trials have proven that Spical Ulti-Mite consistently delivers higher [...] higher numbers of predatory mites under challenging conditions. Spical Ulti-Mite will be available as of 7 November. Extensive research has resulted in a sachet

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  Fascination for predatory mites Dr Groot points out that, small as they may be, predatory mites can do amazing things. Female mites produce large eggs that [...] designed and developed the Ulti-Mite sachet,’ Dr Groot explains. Ulti-Mite sachets: an innovation with impact The Ulti-Mite sachet immediately put Koppert [...] harming the mites and creating the perfect ecosystem for them, with additional prey mites to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  We distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite [...] If you put the spider mite under the microscope, you will easily recognize all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  combat spider mites in these cases. The most common spider mite is Tetranychus urticae , the two-spotted spider mite – and the predatory mite in Spical goes [...] Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical [...] goes mad for it! You can call on the help of these predatory mites in many crops: vegetables (in the greenhouse and outdoors), cut flowers, potted plants