• Anso-Mite Plus

  non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European red mite , Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Appearance Mobile stages are beige, droplet-shaped mites. Eggs are [...] limonicus . Pack size 500 sachets. Each sachet contains 125 predatory mites and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ); European red mite ( Panonychus ulmi ); citrus red mite ( Panonychus citri ); other spider mite species. Crops [...] Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts [...] conditions. Pack size 500 sachets. Each sachet contains 100 predatory mites and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural enemy for [...] ornamentals . Macrocheles' main menu Whereas Swirski-Mite is very good at attacking the larval stage of thrips , Macro-Mite takes charge of the pupal stage of this [...] Koppert will be replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added

• Two-spotted spider mite

  spider mite”. The spots can vary in both form and size. The red eyes can be seen in all stages. Recognize two-spotted spider mite Spider mites can be [...] What are two-spotted spider mites? Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size [...] two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  New Spical Ulti-Mite sachet improves spider mite control on ornamental plants For early control of two-spotted spider mite , and other mite pests, Koppert [...] developed the new Spical Ulti-Mite sachet, which is a follow-on from the revolutionary Swirski Ulti-Mite sachet. Spical Ulti-Mite applied to ornamental crops [...] crops before spider mite is found allows the predatory mites to search and find emerging spider mites . With Spical Ulti-Mite in place, helping to control

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 18, 2021

  the first year that we will be able to use Swirski-Mite in growing tunnels, which will be a great help. Swirski however needs warmer temperatures before [...] different pest species such as thrips , but also spider mites , whiteflies , gall mites and russet mites. It also feeds on pollen and fungi and hence can sustain [...] - Anso-Mite - or Amblyseius andersoni by its scientific name. Leading biocontrol innovator, Koppert Biological Systems, now has a predatory mite that is

• 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 [...] 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 [...] sachets for the application of predatory mites in challenging climates. We initially developed our Ulti-Mite sachets, made of industrially compostable

• 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 [...] predatory mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the [...] we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking ahead: predatory mites in outdoor crops and global impact Today

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  Fascination for predatory mites Dr Groot points out that, small as they may be, predatory mites can do amazing things. Female mites produce large eggs that [...] designed and developed the Ulti-Mite sachet,’ Dr Groot explains. Ulti-Mite sachets: an innovation with impact The Ulti-Mite sachet immediately put Koppert [...] harming the mites and creating the perfect ecosystem for them, with additional prey mites to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are

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

  May 19, 2025

  predatory mites and the results were promising, ” he remembers. “ That was the lifeline we needed. ” Innovation in action Koppert’s predatory mite, Swirski-Mite [...] already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They [...] Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective