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

  September 30, 2024

  swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance,

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as

• Beneficial nematodes

  caterpillars (Lepidoptera), fly larvae ( Diptera ), Thrips (Thysanoptera) and many other soil-dwelling pests. Benefits of nematodes Using beneficial nematodes

• Whitefly

  polyphagous and are broadly comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings

• Aphids

  aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. Aphids feed on the sap of

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  based IPM ( Integrated Pest Management ) strategies highlighted the need in many cases for a multi-pronged approach. Whiteflies have a strong liking for various [...] install yellow roller tape along each row. You are doing this to capture as many whitefly adults as possible. This will reduce egg laying and whitefly movement [...] Mites – Are a crucial tool in controlling egg/young larvae whitefly stages in many crops. They are an especially valuable tool when dealing with Bemisia whitefly

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

  July 16, 2024

  larger (second plus instar) larval stages, the pupae stage, and adults. In many situations, it is necessary to close these gaps with other biocontrol species

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 10, 2024

  still rearing this incredibly useful mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , and many other predatory mites. Professionalized production ‘When my father passed

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  honeybee, and wasp stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  under challenging conditions. This reliability made them the cornerstone of many integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes