• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest population decreases [...] various agricultural companies, identifying the limitations of conventional pest control methods. In 2016, with a clear vision of sustainability and efficiency [...] Koppert in his early years as a producer when he began exploring innovative pest management solutions for his crops. His first interaction with the company

• Diamond back moth

  green areas of stems and pods causing whitening of the crop. Heavily damaged plants appear stunted and will, in most cases, die. On rapeseed, larvae also feed

• Crop scouting

  management practices, including irrigation schedules, fertilization programs, and pest control strategies, to suit the unique requirements of each field. This

• Buxatrap

  trapping male box tree moths in combination with species-specific pheromone. Pests Box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ). Crops Box trees Mode of action The

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable agriculture

• Pollination

  anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer

• Gooseberry

  About The gooseberry is belongs to the species of Ribes . The plant originates from Europe, Northwestern Africa, and West, South and Southeast Asia. The

• Sweet pepper

  species Capsicum annuum . These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to

• Codling moth

  General The codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It

• Carrot

  Daucus carota , indigenous to Europe and southwestern Asia. The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and