• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] facilities and cold chain logistics, we were able to quickly bring Montdo Ulti-Mite to market. Today, Montdo Ulti-Mite is a key component of a pest management [...] game Koppert is dedicated to tracking new and existing pests, including their spread and evolving behaviour into new plants, crops, regions and climates.

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated to smallholder farming, education and innovation, and social responsibility [...] use of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) they believed were necessary, and it even brings them a higher yield. This is what we hope to achieve; that [...] in Malawi, a school gardening programme in Uganda, education on sustainable farming in Zimbabwe, agroforestry projects in Kenya and Uganda and sustainable

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

  October 21, 2024

  actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles [...] greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  it’s all about innovation.’ Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural [...] innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses cutting-edge cultivation techniques. ‘We only recently started soft fruit cultivation and now have [...] es. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive . We have fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows us to distribute Thripex and Chrysopa

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential [...] diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases. Plants communicate in colour and growth [...] monitor the presence and abundance of flying pests, allowing for early intervention. Scouting pests and diseases in winter and early spring is vital for effective

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

  May 19, 2025

  that Koppert still leads the way and provides growers with secure supply, superior quality, expert guidance and advice, and access to continuous innovation [...] proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective and efficient, [...] in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce quickly

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

  June 11, 2024

  his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling [...] to offer a biological solution in the market, and years later, we are still rearing this incredibly useful mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , and many other [...] for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area

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

  October 6, 2025

  . It does not tolerate disturbances, needs space, and only accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its production complex.” From unstable produce [...] staff, and R&D, we are now able to successfully produce and deliver Limonica on a large scale.” The importance of patents for innovation and reliability [...] Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better

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

  labour. Easy application Spidex Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around hotspots and repeat biweekly. Spidex Vital Plus sachets [...] Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital [...] Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break out further and the hotspots are eventually completely

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  our products and different crops. Our consultants have a long training period and their knowledge is continually updated.’ While Rianne is a specialist in [...] solutions work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to maintain it," she [...] both locally and abroad. This is very important when growers start out and our consultants play a vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making