• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system [...] according to Lex Scheffers, is very effective. The predatory soil mite and thrips predator Macro-Mite is also used to combat the eggs of the Duponchelia moth. Pheromone

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  programme which considerably improved the quality of young plants. Another example is the development of a programme for the biological control of bacterial [...] dependent on the Food Bank, and initiatives to support people in the earthquake area in Syria/Turkey. New Organisational Structure In 2022, the Foundation [...] innovation, and social responsibility. Under the leadership of the general manager, Johannette Klapwijk, the Foundation started several pilot projects in

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling [...] mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] 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

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application device [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment

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

  September 30, 2024

  and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users [...] Swirski Ulti-Mite Amblyseius swirskii It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare [...] And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  popular in the UK 'Currently we are preparing for the spring season with the production of 20 Natutec Drive machines for key customers in the UK - mainly [...] Ireland and the Netherlands where Natutec Drive is currently being used. 'Besides the time and expense of applying biologicals by hand, the biggest advantage [...] using Natutec Drive is the uniformity of application which is very difficult to achieve manually, especially over longer rows,' says the owner and Managing

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

  January 31, 2025

  need to cut the plant open to determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role of biological pest control Biological control involves the use of natural [...] brown patches across the field at the end of the winter. Many insects can also potentially threaten seedlings and small crops during the winter and early growing [...] during the day, making it difficult to identify the culprit. Leaf-feeding is more obvious, and sometimes the insect may be present. However, if you see shot

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  Sachet Benefits Not only do the sachets prolong the effective duration of the product, hanging them at regular intervals in the plants themselves, instead [...] in the UK,’ says Koppert Product Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘Using breeding sachets with predatory mites that can be introduced early in the season, is the [...] Going The Extra Mile Unlike other Amblyseius andersoni products in sachets, Koppert’s R&D department decided to take the extra step to come to the market

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

  June 5, 2024

  location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost [...] in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future,’ Paul [...] after repeated introductions of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it [...] and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that