• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  have an extensive host range and are always posing a threat due to constant pressure on other nearby vegetation surrounding your facility (i.e. - outdoor [...] them quite easy to get. They’ll damage numerous plant varieties through leaf stippling, egg laying, and depositing black fecal matter on leaves. These [...] activities reduce photosynthesis and cause scarring, leading to deformed growth as leaves or flowers develop. Additionally, thrips are primary vectors for

• Whitefly

  Battle Predatory mites whitepaper Predatory Mites Poster FAQ Chrysopa-E Recommended for you Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control Ulti-Mite: [...] Biological control of whitefly Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their [...] causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops

• Two-spotted spider mite

  spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage [...] damage, due to their great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider [...] spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems [...] (particularly 4 to 10 weeks before or after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving [...] ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization of artificial lighting has revolutionized crop cultivation by extending daylight hours and enabling year-round

• Cucumber

  carnea ( Chrysopa , Chrysopa-E ), and beneficial fungi Lecanicillium muscarium Ve6 ( Mycotal ). These beneficial organisms play a crucial role in maintaining [...] Chrysopa-E Spical Ulti-Mite Spidex Boost Microflora PRO Quad Swirski Ulti-Mite Mycotal Deltatrap Horiver Wetstick Trianum-G Lurem-TR Trianum-P Pherodis [...] Scout Natutec Trianum-G tool Anso-Mite Plus Nutemia Spidex Vital Plus Anso-Mite Spidex Vital Nutari Dibox Thripex-Mini Chrysopa-E Spical Ulti-Mite Spidex

• Neoseiulus californicus

  adults are a transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back [...] californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food [...] food sources such as other mites, thrips or pollen. This predatory mite is more tolerant of higher temperatures, lower humidities and pesticides than

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] ability to reproduce rapidly, damage plant tissue, and spread viruses makes them a serious threat to yield and product quality. However, integrating biological [...] predatory mites offers a highly effective, sustainable, and commercially viable strategy. Thrips impact on crops Thrips such as Frankliniella occidentalis

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  A Guide to Efficient Whitefly Management in Greenhouse and Ornamental Crops Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse, ornamental, and agricultural settings [...] damage to a wide range of crops. Among the various whitefly species, the Greenhouse Whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ), and the Tobacco Whitefly ( Bemisia [...] Bemisia tabaci – also commonly referred to as Bemisia Whitefly) are particularly notorious. These two pests have distinct characteristics, necessitating different

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on T. parvispinus larvae Thrips remain a persistent challenge in protected horticulture. Emerging species [...] Scirtothrips dorsalis , along with established ones such as Frankliniella occidentalis , Thrips tabaci and Echinothrips americanus , continue to cause damage and [...] spread viruses. As chemical control becomes less viable, biological solutions like predatory mites are taking center stage. One predatory mite is showing exceptional

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  A Step-by-Step Guide to Whitefly Control Since the 1970s, the emergence of whiteflies (particularly the Greenhouse Whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) [...] (Bemisia tabaci ) ) has evolved into a menacing challenge. Escalating resistance to pesticides over time has compelled researchers to delve into multiple [...] control methods to combat major infestations. This journey from conventional pesticide focused approaches towards biologically based IPM ( Integrated Pest