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

  March 17, 2025

  discovered the potential of predatory mites for pest control. "When I first heard about biological control with predatory mites, I had many doubts. I didn’t know [...] alternatives. The fight against spider mites One of the biggest challenges he faced was managing red spider mites , an especially aggressive pest in strawberry [...] predatory mites —beneficial organisms capable of effectively controlling pest populations. "At first, we made mistakes, such as improper predatory mite application

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  every predatory mite reaching our customers is in optimal condition to protect their crops. Bertha's unique connection with predatory mites reinforces her [...] adaptability, combined with the mites' voracity and tenacity, guarantees their effectiveness in the field. Predatory mites not only fight pests directly [...] Behind each of Koppert's predatory mite-based products lies an invisible yet fundamental commitment: we do everything it takes to ensure they meet our

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory mites emerging from [...] on of the first predatory mite for biological control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of predatory mite products has set a standard [...] on and optimal application of our predatory mite products worldwide. The quality and vitality of our mites have never been better.’ Continuous dedication

• 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

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

  March 3, 2023

  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 [...] 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

• Thrips

  Effective thrips control with predatory mites Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets Chrysoperla carnea Orius insidiosus [...] multiple life stages: Predatory mites Beneficial nematodes Beneficial fungi Predatory bugs Sticky traps Kairomones Predatory mites and bugs actively control [...] predatory mites can be an effective preventative measure, as these natural enemies can help keep thrips populations in check. Predatory mites in sachets

• Grapes

  Wing Drosophila Swirski Ulti-Mite Grey mould Powdery mildew Cyclamen mite Broad mite Citrus mealybug Black vine weevil Common cockchafer Cotton aphid Horiver [...] L Spical Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite LD Thripex-Plus Natutec Airbug Capsanem Chrysopa Citripar Cryptobug Spidex Two-spotted spider mite Aphidend Aphipar [...] Fusarium Prevent internal spider mite contamination Harness the added value of nature's helpers Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises Enjoy

• Flowering potted plants

  Fusarium spp. Natutec Scout Anso-Mite Plus Spidex Vital Plus Isarid Anso-Mite Spidex Vital Thripex-Mini Atheta Spical Ulti-Mite Spidex Boost Rhyzobug Biosulfur-S [...] Enermix Natutec Airbug Chrysopa Swirski-Mite Plus Limonica Citripar Swirski-Mite Entomite-M Cryptobug Swirski-Mite LD Miglyphus Cryptobug-L Thripor-I Spical [...] Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages! Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder Prevention: the most powerful

• Cannabis

  Anso-Mite Plus Spidex Vital Plus Isarid Hemp russet mite Anso-Mite Spidex Vital Dibox Thripex-Mini Cannabis aphid Atheta Chrysopa-E Spical Ulti-Mite Spidex [...] affected by pests such as thrips , fungus gnats, spider mites , aphids , russet mites, and broad mites throughout the cultivation cycle. Effective cannabis [...] strategies for pests such as thrips , spider mites , fungus gnats, aphids , russet mites, and broad mites. Cannabis regulations and pesticide restrictions

• Rose

  Eggjuvant Anso-Mite Plus Spidex Vital Plus Isarid Horiver Drystick Anso-Mite Spidex Vital Dibox Thripex-Mini Atheta Chrysopa-E Spical Ulti-Mite Spidex Boost [...] Wetstick Horiver Rollertrap Trianum-G Trianum-P Swirski-Mite Plus Capsanem Swirski-Mite Chrysopa Swirski-Mite LD Citripar Thripex-Plus Cryptobug Natutec Airobug [...] Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages! Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder When it comes to whitefly, misfortune