• 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 [...] saves labour Subsequent generations of predatory mites emerging from the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer [...] Plus More reliable spider mite hotspot control Labour saving Efficacy over prolonged period Less spilling of predatory mites More information Extended

• 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

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

  February 1, 2023

  two days. Use the swirskii predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor [...] 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 [...] 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

• 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

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products Spidex or Spical , multiply even more quickly than the spider mite, which is, of course [...] development. Air humidity is also important, as the spider mite like dry conditions. The spider mite lays more eggs when air humidity is low, so development [...] the infestation. The spider mite consumes a large quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  (IPM) to control poultry red mite ( Dermanyssus gallinae ). The project is called MiteControl and runs until August 2023. MiteControl is a collaboration of [...] will provide natural enemies and expertise in this project. The poultry red mite is a huge problem for the egg sector as an infestation rate of 90% on poultry [...] significant problem for animal health and welfare. The problem of poultry red mite is very complex as early stage infestations are difficult to discover and

• Nothing beats original

  which predatory mite fits your pest problem with our predatory mites whitepaper. Download whitepaper The Original Predatory Mite Products Anso-Mite Anso-Mite [...] strategies. Predatory mites are applied to effectively control pests like whitefly , thrips , and spider mites . Choosing the right predatory mite solution [...] about new stories. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Koppert Predatory Mites Predatory mites stand as a cornerstone in integrated pest management (IPM)

• Amblyseius andersoni

  species but the predatory mite also has an effect on whitefly , and rust mites. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius andersoni Predatory mites pierce their prey [...] andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are natural enemies of [...] andersoni for pest control The predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni controls: Thrips Non-webbing spider mites such as European Red Mite ( Panonychus ulmi) Amblyseius

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  Spider mites Phytoseiulus persimilis mites actively seek out and prey on the Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) . The predatory mite cannot [...] Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and they quickly [...] search of other spider mite colonies. Their population will decline dramatically in the absence of spider mites and predatory mites will become cannibalistic

• Neoseiulus californicus

  californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food sources such as other mites, thrips or pollen. This predatory mite is more tolerant of higher [...] pests: Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus mites actively seek out and prey on various spider mite species including Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus [...] Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey, including other mites, thrips or pollen. Predatory mites