• Lesser house fly

  Female flies are less active and tend to remain close to breeding sites, where they deposit their small white eggs in batches of up to 100 on animal feces [...] tolerate a wide range of moisture levels and are adapted to stay near the surface of near-liquid waste. Depending on temperatures and environmental conditions [...] and they typically reproduce in feces, compost and carrion. These flies are often a serious concern for commercial animal farming operations, since h

• Atheta

  occidentalis ). How does Atheta work? Atheta beetles rove their surroundings in search of prey, moving through substrate, along drainage systems and on plant leaves [...] and larvae are active and aggressive predators of sciarid fly (Sciara) and shore fly (Scatella) eggs, larvae and pupae. Adults also prey on the 2nd larval [...] distributing the content of 1 package (1,000 beetles) into 10 to 20 small piles on the surface of the plant substrate (compost, coconut fibre, rock wool, etc

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves. They are oval, white, and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour [...] elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside of [...] Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs, 1.2 eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. It consumes about

• Feltiella acarisuga

  females deposit their eggs on leaves and webs in and around spider mite colonies. The eggs are often laid near leaf veins. They are transparent to light yellow [...] cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct sunlight and water Leave [...] larvae also eat spider mites that are in diapause and can consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  Research and field experience however show that beneficial nematodes are also very effective on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new op [...] and Mirid bugs such as Nesidiocoris tenuis. How nematodes control caterpillars Beneficial nematodes are an effective tool to control caterpillars . After [...] pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for biological crop protection . Beneficial nematodes are also safe for growers and consumers

• Plant Disease Management

  beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases [...] can wreak havoc on agricultural crops and ornamental plants. For successful biological disease control, it's vital to understand how host plants and pathogens [...] practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing

• Poultry Red Mite

  the mite appears white, grey or black. Adults are about 1 mm long (0.04 inches) and have long legs. They are typically nocturnal feeders and remain hidden [...] can parasitize a wide range of hosts, including mammals. Infestation rates are often higher in less intensive farming systems, such as barns, free-range [...] with mite infestations can suffer from: visible skin irritation and lesions on the breast and legs; increased stress; altered sleep patterns; feather plucking;

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the [...] integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according [...] agrochemical applications have decreased considerably by up to 40%, depending on the cycle," he said. Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have been implementing a

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  products Enermix Ercal Expand all items How to use Eretmocerus eremicus The natural enemy Eretmocerus eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species [...] whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but instead rely on nectar and honeydew for nourishment. Life cycle and appearance [...] exit hole to emerge. Females are lemon-yellow with green compound eyes and red ocelli, measuring about 0.75 mm, while males are slightly smaller, dark yellow

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  and wasp stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural [...] al crops. There are various subspecies with differing appearances including different colours and patterns. In general, bumblebees are larger than honeybees [...] reaction, contact a GP. The decision can be made to keep an eye on the situation and see how things go. A period of observation in hospital is desirable,