• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  offers growers a new, accessible, and highly effective way to combat spider mites hotspots at the earliest stage. The solution offers a new level of control [...] multiply within the sachet, ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first sign of [...] of mind by maintaining a consistent population of predatory mites in the crop. The sachets ensure predators are present over a 2-week period, making it

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We anticipated [...] to our supply chain partners. The result is a well-oiled machine that produces innovations with a lasting impact on the horticulture community.” [...] stay for a long time, sometimes even their entire careers,” says Peter. “The level of passion, commitment and experience is remarkable. It is the reason

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We anticipated [...] to our supply chain partners. The result is a well-oiled machine that produces innovations with a lasting impact on the horticulture community.” [...] stay for a long time, sometimes even their entire careers,” says Peter. “The level of passion, commitment and experience is remarkable. It is the reason

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  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 the first [...] 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 [...] impact Today, the demand for biocontrol in fruit trees and open-field crops is growing rapidly. And once again, predatory mites are leading the way. Natural

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted by growers' deleafing practices. At high population densities, Mirical may sting the mesophyll [...] Both predatory mites prey on whitefly eggs and larvae, with a strong preference for newly laid eggs. The use of predatory mites is not recommended for tomato [...] to pesticides has driven a shift toward Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops such as

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  ‘Minimal chemicals, maximum quality' is what it says on the cover of the GreenGuard ornamentals brochure. This sentence is as clear-cut as it gets. Dümmen Orange [...] make the ornamentals chain even more sustainable. The ambitions that these two giants share is immense. The developments that first happened in the vegetable [...] making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation and markets, the company

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 14, 2024

  If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program off on the right foot: 1) Evaluate [...] out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing during heatwaves. 4) [...] enemies, so it is crucial to apply bait where ant pressure is high. Start by determining which ant species you have to help you decide which bait is appropriate

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater [...] opens the door to other diseases and pests As we celebrate World Soil Day 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, 'Soil and Water,' echoes the profound [...] resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents [...] he shares the main reason BCA consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite knockdown. Jeremy Webber is an IPM expert and the National Ornamental [...] presents a handful of situations where you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a sustainable [...] laughs. “That was a lesson in balance—innovation is great, but practicality matters too.” A future built on collaboration One of the key reasons Stolk [...] to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner in our journey