Key Takeaways
- Koppert has introduced Limonica Ulti-Mite, combining Amblydromalus limonicus with its advanced Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet technology.
- The 4–6 week controlled-release system ensures steady biological control under varying greenhouse conditions.
- The new compostable sachet maintains a stable microclimate, supporting consistent mite reproduction and emergence.
- Amblydromalus limonicus delivers strong suppression of thrips—including L2 larvae—and whitefly across a broad temperature range.
- Koppert’s large-scale production capacity makes Limonica Ulti-Mite the only product of its kind currently available at commercial volumes.
Koppert Introduces Limonica Ulti-Mite to Advance Biological Pest Management
Koppert has released Limonica Ulti-Mite, a patented biological control product combining the predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus with the company’s most advanced version of its Ulti-Mite sachet system. Designed to provide continuous and controlled release of predators, the innovation offers growers a longer-lasting, sustainable approach to managing thrips and whitefly populations.
According to the company, this development builds on decades of expertise in biological production systems. Koppert remains the only supplier capable of producing Amblydromalus limonicus at the commercial scale required for broad industry adoption.
Koppert Enhances Biological Control with Ulti-Mite Sachet Technology
Optimized Release Structure
The new Ulti-Mite sachet is engineered from 100% industrial compostable foil, supporting steady mite development even under variable humidity. This slow-release system enables mites to reproduce within the sachet and emerge gradually over a 4–6 week window, aligning predator pressure with crop needs.
Improved Reliability and Sustainability
By maintaining moisture levels and a stable microclimate, Koppert reports more consistent release rates compared to traditional paper sachets. This design supports continuous biological activity and reduces the need for repeated interventions in greenhouses and other protected environments.
Koppert Highlights Performance of Amblydromalus limonicus
Targeting Multiple Thrips Stages
Amblydromalus limonicus is characterized by high predation rates, rapid reproduction, and the ability to target several life stages of thrips, including L2 larvae. Its capacity to act early in pest population development supports stronger and longer-lasting suppression.
Broad Climate Adaptability
The predatory mite performs across a wide temperature range, with consistent activity reported at temperatures as low as 14°C. This adaptability allows Koppert to position Limonica Ulti-Mite as a year-round biological option for growers in different climatic regions.
Koppert Positions Limonica Ulti-Mite for Emerging Pest Challenges
Recent field evaluations, including trials in Spain targeting invasive species such as Thrips parvispinus, indicate that Limonica Ulti-Mite can contribute effectively to integrated pest management strategies. Koppert states that the assertive foraging behavior of Amblydromalus limonicus and the reliability of the Ulti-Mite sachet system together support improved outcomes in complex pest scenarios.
