General The common asparagus beetle ( Crioceris asparagi ) is a major, host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Both adults and larvae feed on
General The glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further affect ornamental crops
General The buckthorn- potato aphid , Aphis nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other
seamlessly into existing crop protection programs, helping growers manage infestations, reduce resistance, and maintain healthy crops. Learn more Plant disease
Whitefly control with the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized for its role in biological control, particularly
is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations very quickly but doesn’t feed on any other prey. Under dry, warm conditions
flying away. If you are only using predatory mites to combat a thrips infestation, this leaves several life stages not targeted such as larger (second plus
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 Koppert
Pests Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply within the sachet and gradually disperse into the
Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Crops Do not u