is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations very quickly but doesn’t feed on any other prey. Under dry, warm conditions
General The black tea thrips , Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis , is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and has been
General The buckthorn- potato aphid , Aphis nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other
Pests Effective against most commonly occurring aphids . Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps de
Pests Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply within the sachet and gradually disperse into the
Pests Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the conten
Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Crops Do not u
diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread infestations or outbreaks. Monitoring involves recording data on pest and disease
and 6°C until use 25 2. Start applications at the first sign of pest infestation 20 3. Use an appropriate amount of water to ensure a good wetting of
and resilient. We achieve this by using natural enemies to combat pest infestations, microorganisms to control pests and diseases, bumblebees for natural