• Feltiella acarisuga

  life stages of the predatory gall midge, Feltiella acarisuga , when employing it as a biocontrol agent through careful observation of specific characteristics [...] stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates within it. By closely monitoring their crops and identifying the presence of eggs, larvae

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective and efficient, it really saved [...] agriculture in Almeria. ” The switch wasn’t just about replacing chemicals - it was about a mindset shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature [...] continuous innovation, growers saw that progress did not require chemicals. It meant smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  strength of plants, and environmental conditions all play an important role. It is crucial to recognize the direct and longer-term impact of hot climate [...] pollination. Growers want to keep the greenhouse temperature below 30° C. It is one of the main reasons why greenhouses have flourished in cold climates [...] degrades, and above 32° C, there are severe implications for yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  control spider mites , but it is a type 3 generalist predator mite, so it is not a smart choice for spider mite control. It is better used as a generalist [...] so it is critical that you make the correct choice to ensure proper spider mite control. Before choosing the best biological control product, it is important [...] Spical is a type 2 selective predatory mite. It is best used preventatively or in low pest density situations. It will disperse more than Spidex finding smaller

• Aphidalia

  n Paper bag. Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Open the bag and attach it to the tree near the first branch with a nail or wire stitch Apply 1 bag per

• V10

  the plant. Infection by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high

• Flies

  Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause

• Western flower thrips

  many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  predatory mite introduced by Koppert in the 60s, and it remains Rianne’s favourite. ‘It stands talls on its legs, is perfectly round and runs over the leaves [...] that they are doing their job. Years of innovation have made it a real gamechanger when it comes to controlling spider mite effectively.’ Phytoseiulus [...] like predatory mites , enable them to cultivate their crops sustainably. It’s a journey I’ve been on since 1998. Transforming perspectives on biocontrol