behaviour. Ladybugs use their keen sense of smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybugs use their specialized mouthparts to
instance, growers might release predatory mites to control spider mite infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results
diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread infestations or outbreaks. Monitoring involves recording data on pest and disease
the high side. It is better to use a little too much than not enough; infestations must always be prevented as much as possible. We certainly don’t skimp
their role as virus vectors (e.g., TSWV) increases the risk profile of infestations, making early intervention and IPM essential. Biological control of thrips
wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea
(IPM) strategies, offering growers a sustainable solution for spider mite infestations. By using Feltiella acarisuga in their pest management programs, agricultural
easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once
Control whitefly with entomopathogenic fungi Whitefly is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling whiteflies is through the use of entom
General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits, soybean, sesame and cotton. One of the reason