• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in [...] areas where the conditions are ideal for spider mite, often drier and warmer spots. Spotting a spider mite attack is not complicated. The webs are particularly [...] doubt that you have spider mite. Dormant period Please note that when the days start to shorten, you will notice the spider mites turn from light brown or

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so popular should not [...] has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures [...] makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so popular should not [...] has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures [...] makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely

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

  October 12, 2020

  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 [...] solution against the entire ‘spider mite family’! Harmful spider mites come in all sorts of species and sizes. Most spider mites (and there are 1,200 different [...] infestations. The predatory mite in Spical , Neoseiulus californicus , attacks all species of spider mite: Two-spotted spider mite The best-known and most

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  August 18, 2021

  available in three versions: Swirski-Mite Plus , Swirski-Mite LD , and Swirski Ulti-Mite . The Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey [...] begun is half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are [...] In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The predatory mite does not necessarily

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

  to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break [...] around identified hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further [...] Plus More reliable spider mite hotspot control Labour saving Efficacy over prolonged period Less spilling of predatory mites More information Extended

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

  October 6, 2025

  limonicus , better known under the product name Limonica . This predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered [...] commercial volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional potential Limonica is distinguished by its broad diet, high [...] rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory mites we know,” says Marjon Diender, Lead Rearing Techniques at Koppert. “But it

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

  May 19, 2025

  predatory mites and the results were promising, ” he remembers. “ That was the lifeline we needed. ” Innovation in action Koppert’s predatory mite, Swirski-Mite [...] already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They [...] Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop [...] predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis .’ Back home, he introduced it into his own greenhouse where, after a number of hurdles, the predatory mite began to [...] to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to offer a biological

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job optimally [...] days. Use the swirskii predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor [...] for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and a long-term