• Spider mites and other mites

  continuous control essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies [...] necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can [...] developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites Predatory bugs Predatory gall midges Predatory mites provide the foundation of control by feeding on spider

• Bugs

  ion, and yield loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and [...] Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing [...] Biological control of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation

• Adalia bipunctata

  especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia [...] biological control agent in integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Life cycle of Adalia bipunctata Growers can recognise the different life stages of the [...] yellowish orange in color. They are typically laid in clusters on the undersides of leaves near prey concentrations. Larval stage: The larvae of Adalia bipunctata

• Onion fly

  using this strategy of onion fly control. More about nematodes Effectively apply nematodes to control onion fly Success of onion fly control starts with the [...] yellowing of onion leaves is one of the most obvious signs of onion fly damage. Small tunnels made by the larvae as they feed can also be seen in the bulbs [...] the female onion fly on the young leaves, necks of onion seedlings or in the soil close to the base of onion plants. The onion fly larvae that emerge from

• About bumblebees

  benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum insurance for optimal pollination , due to their high amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen [...] honeybees Production of bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we [...] that are needed to ensure maximum availability of high quality bumblebee colonies. Life cycle of bumblebees In nature, bumblebee queens hibernates alone and

• Thrips

  she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet pepper, for instance [...] Thrips control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our thrips control products in action. More thrips control videos [...] Biological control of thrips Thrips are among the most challenging pests in greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf

• Leafhoppers

  Biological control of leafhoppers Leafhoppers are highly mobile, sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf [...] reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and [...] leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with targeted biological control, crops remain

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  well as the larvae of leaf miners . When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although [...] to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera, misshapen flowers may appear. The use of this bug in gerbera is therefore [...] care should be taken in cherry tomato crops. Life cycle of Macrolophus pygmaeus The life cycle of Macrolophus pygmaeus consists of an egg stage, five nymphal

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. [...] appear to prey on all stages of mealybugs equally. Adult ladybirds are good fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus [...] larvae of the late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic [...] parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of insect pests. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes infect their hosts by entering