How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today
June 5, 2024
It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his 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 with persistent spider mite infestations when he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul