Once again, Koppert's strong innovation capacity is reshaping the biological control landscape for key pests such as thrips and whitefly. Following the strong commercial success of Limonica in bottle format, Koppert Spain is now finalizing preparations for the upcoming commercial launch of the predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus in the Ulti Mite sachet format.
© Koppert Biological System Limonica Ulti-Mite in a pepper greenhouse.
Limonica Ulti Mite is a patented Koppert innovation that combines advanced slow release technology with one of the most effective predatory mites against Thrips parvispinus. The result is an exclusive biological control solution that delivers a high level of reliability thanks to sachet specifications that are unique on the market. The Ulti Mite sachet is made with an outer layer that is one hundred percent industrially compostable and is designed to create an optimal microclimate for mite reproduction and release, even under challenging conditions. Unlike traditional paper sachets, Ulti Mite maintains internal humidity and withstands adverse weather conditions, ensuring uninterrupted development of predatory mites inside the sachet.
These stable internal conditions turn the Ulti Mite format into a true biofactory, from which predatory mites emerge over a period of up to six weeks. This results in a sustained and reliable release that is well synchronized with pest pressure in the crop. The slow release mechanism also allows the initial mite population inside the sachet to multiply by up to four times, making Ulti Mite one of the most cost effective solutions currently available.
© Koppert Biological System Predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus (Limonica) predating thrips.
Strong performance at lower temperatures
Many crops, including ornamentals, begin their production cycles during the colder months, when temperature tolerance often limits the use of biological control agents. Amblydromalus limonicus stands out in this respect, as it maintains high efficacy at relatively low temperatures compared with other predatory mites. Comparative studies have shown that at temperatures below 14 degrees Celsius, Limonica outperforms other predatory mites in both egg laying capacity and predation rates. Limonica Ulti Mite is scheduled to become commercially available in Spain in spring 2026.
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