• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  solution, a game-changer in crop protection .” The Swirski-Mite revolution Swirski-Mite came at a pivotal moment, when concerns about chemical residue on bell [...] 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 system, where [...] predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  and the release of beneficial agents such as Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski Ulti-Mite ), Phytoseiulus persimilis ( Spidex Vital Plus ), Orius laevigatus [...] knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using [...] And we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking ahead: predatory mites in outdoor crops and global impact [...] predatory mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the