• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  beneficial soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector [...] Management What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable [...] solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  help you out. Here are some of your options. Spider mite Although, the spider mite is always a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There [...] falling temperatures lead to a decrease in the level of infestation. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips Thrips should always [...] keep spider mites at bay, one of them being predatory mites – the spider mite slayers. Using predatory mites as part of preventative and curative treatments

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  mites?’ he asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this [...] large eggs that weight about 20% of their body weight. And they do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects [...] packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  the Challenges of the Future Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program The How and Why of IPM The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management A system for sustainable [...] you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust [...] need to know to get started! Fortunately, a lot of experience and knowledge about IPM has already been gained. A thorough step-by-step plan with all relevant

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  May 1, 2018

  open-field crops. Each Quad contains four large bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate [...] prior to delivery. Koppert bumblebees are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to be disease- and pest-free. Koppert QUAD pollination units are [...] weight, easy to handle, and can be moved between crops to maximize the benefits of your investment. Koppert QUAD pollination units are equipped with “bee-home”

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known of these crops, but ornamental [...] ion Ten facts about Spical Ten facts about spider mites Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: [...] and 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)

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  can avoid using a chemical control method. A plant that can grow well remains strong and productive. A cleaner product Reduced use of chemicals also means [...] governing the amount of pesticide residues that may be present on a product. These days, however, supermarkets and other buyers often go a step further than [...] than the legal requirements. They might set a requirement of much lower levels, for example, or limit the types of residues permitted. Integrated Pest Management

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, Jose Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager [...] eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest [...] tightening. Within just a few years, he and the team developed a reliable, proven protocol based on Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It was a turning point. “For

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is [...] the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for [...] The two partners made a remarkable move – they rented additional greenhouses. These were used to temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants. In