• Aphidius colemani

  disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  and easy manual application - ideal for hot spots and fast pest response. Also suitable for distribution via application technology as blowers or drones

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  When a gall midge larva attacks an aphid, it injects a paralyzing toxin that also starts predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body

• Protected vegetables

  eco-friendly alternative known as biological pest control . Biological control, also known as biocontrol, is a natural approach to pest management. Instead of [...] while minimizing harm to the environment and human health. Biofungicides, also known as biological fungicides, are formulations that harness the power of

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips pupae, Floricultura also uses the predatory soil mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus . Investigating the

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  and during flowering. Some pesticides can be harmful for bumblebees and may also have long-term effects. Discuss the matter with your advisor alternatively

• Diglyphus isaea

  a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come from the mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult

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  termed; from the “buzz” that can be heard when a bee vibrates the flower, often also called sonication (applying sound energy to agitate particles), which may [...] but, because blueberry flowers have narrow, bell-shaped corollas this can also aid in restricting pollen access to certain pollinators, specifically honeybees

• Feltiella acarisuga

  to first immobilise their prey and then suck out the contents. The larvae also eat spider mites that are in diapause and can consume 15 adult spider mites

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

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  understand that working with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success. “ Thanks to our predatory mites and our continuous innovation [...] he reflects. “ When we talk about healthy plants and healthy food, we must also think about a healthy lifestyle. Exercise, good food, fewer residues. It’s