How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today
June 5, 2024
actively seeking alternative solutions for pests and diseases. At the same time, supermarkets imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues [...] cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling [...] persistent spider mite infestations when he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His