An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites
February 17, 2025
and can feed on other sources like pollen, allowing them to remain in the ecosystem and quickly respond to future outbreaks," he notes. This natural regulation [...] patience and knowledge," he says. The biggest challenge for producers adopting this model is overcoming the traditional mindset of immediate pest eradication [...] regulate pest populations naturally," he explains. Although challenging, this transition offers long-term benefits such as reduced input costs, biodiversity