• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski Ulti-Mite ), Phytoseiulus persimilis ( Spidex Vital Plus ), Orius laevigatus (Thripor-L) and Catolaccus hunteri (Catopar). For Adriana [...] skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires

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

  October 21, 2024

  extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile [...] swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco whiteflies everywhere. “It was a huge [...] after, the product range was expanded with a rearing sachet, Swirski-Mite Plus . Then the Long Duration variant came on the market; due to a different

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  e, and commercially viable strategy. Thrips impact on crops Thrips such as Frankliniella occidentalis and Thrips tabaci thrive in greenhouses and covered [...] intervention and IPM essential. Biological control of thrips with predatory mites Predatory mites feed on thrips larvae, suppressing populations early in the pest’s [...] generalist predatory mite feeding on thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips and has a big appetite compared

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  proper thrips control. After the larval stage, dependent on thrips species, thrips will either pupate in the soil or on the leaf. Most common thrips species [...] species, like the Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), Onion Thrips (Thrips tabaci), or the European Flower Thrips (Frankliniella tritici) fall [...] approach that targets the different thrips life stages is the most common issue in failed thrips control programs. Thrips are a widespread threat in most

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  depending on the type of sachet you have purchased. Read our sachet guide here: Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You? The total number of predatory

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  predatory bug. ‘It goes without saying that Mycotal’s biological nature is a big plus, as it means we can use it almost indefinitely and the whitefly can’t develop [...] proofs that it can also efficiently controls a range of other pests such as thrips , aphids and mealybugs . We are working to get these new targets approved

• Agriflora Pro Leaflet EN

  Avoid inhaling/breathing mist. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks, water-proof gloves and NIOSH approved respirator with any N-95, R-95

• Viridis Pro Leaflet EN

  Avoid inhaling/breathing mist. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks, water-proof gloves and NIOSH approved respirator with any N-95, R-95

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  will feed on thrips eggs protruding from the leaf surface and 1st instar thrips larvae. Soil-dwelling predatory mites will feed on thrips pupae in the [...] grow rooms when thrips populations are low to moderate (before significant damage is caused to your plants), or curatively in high thrips situations when [...] life stages of thrips, including adults. All these biologicals work together as a team in your crop combatting all life stages of thrips, making it easier

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  crops. The primary thrips species found in Canadian crops are Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), Onion Thrips (Thrips tabaci) and European [...] Flower Thrips (Frankliniella intonsa) all of which can be controlled by predatory mites . The primary predatory mites for the control of thrips are Swirski [...] species act as a natural thrips control. For this article, we will focus on the most common two predatory mites that are sold for thrips control in Canada -