• Bugs

  leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs [...] insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent [...] them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed

• Greenhouse whitefly

  and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking [...] es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really high, with [...] Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years [...] treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing [...] level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's [...] immediately tells you how the level of infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  products is not advised. What product should you purchase (Bottles or Sachets)? When looking into several types of Swirski or Thripex products it is good to [...] Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using predatory mites for thrips control is that they primarily feed on the first larval stage [...] predator mite to deposit its eggs. In these situations, Thripex is a better choice as there is no value to Swirski’s higher level of reproduction, and Thripex

• Biofly

  lesser house fly ( Fannia canicularis ) and other Fannia spp. Mode of action When the flies emerge from the released pupae, they will lay eggs on or close [...] Biofly bag inside the release station. Dosage The information given below is merely indicative. Tailored advice requires detailed information on local [...] introductions according to tailored advice. Environmental conditions Efficacy is reduced at temperatures below 15°C/59°F and above 38°C/ 100°F. Side effects

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

  February 17, 2025

  However, his true transformation occurred when he discovered the potential of predatory mites for pest control. "When I first heard about biological control [...] predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest population decreases, they adjust their behavior and [...] adopting this model is overcoming the traditional mindset of immediate pest eradication. "In conventional agriculture, a chemical product is expected to eliminate

• Encarsia formosa

  wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] transparent to brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the [...] seen clearly that the pupa develops freely within the host pupa. When the parasitic wasp is fully grown, it eats a round hole in the pupal cuticle. It takes

• Biopar

  lesser house fly ( Fannia canicularis ) and other Fannia spp. Mode of action When the adult parasitic wasps emerge from the pupal shells, they will start searching [...] where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of straw Make sure the material is distributed on dry places or on dry(er) manure Place close to stable walls [...] introduction as soon as flies can be expected Dosage The information given below is merely indicative. Tailored advice requires detailed info on local factors

• Aphidius colemani

  wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with [...] aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming [...] colemani Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its