General The lygus bug (or tarnished plant bug) is native to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern Canada to southern Mexico. It is one of t
Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage roots and g
Biological control of spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced pho
Use Nutari as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni , Amblydromalus limonicus , Neoseiulus ca
General The southern European marshland pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include ornamental
What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized by their unsegmented, cylindrical bodies,
Spider mite control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys
Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Also has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European red mite , Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Cro
While the spread of Tuta absoluta continues to seriously damage tomato crops worldwide, Italian greenhouse tomato grower and technician, Vittorio Zoboli, confirms that Koppert’s nematode-based product
Use Nutemia as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni , Amblydromalus limonicus , Neoseiulus c
