Jose Eduardo Belda and the transformation of biocontrol - Original Stories about predatory mites

It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring Andalusian countryside. From a young age, Jose Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager Southern Europe) was captivated by insects - a passion sparked by his father, who loved filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong dedication to entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius swirskii to combat whiteflies and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses. But his dedication didn’t stop there ….

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Koppert specializes in producing biological products to control pests and diseases for both small- and large-scale agricultural producers. We produce and supply beneficial insects like predatory mites, parasitic wasps, beneficial nematodes, microorganisms and more. Our pollination services, using bumblebees and flies, enhance crop pollination and yield. We provide growers with an integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural, safe solutions that improve crop health, resilience, and production.

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