Whitefly

Biological control of whitefly Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools

Greenhouse whitefly

General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) originally comes from tropical and subtropical America, probably Brazil or Mexico. Hundreds of plant species from different families serve as suitable hosts for this whitefly. It occurs on many crops, including aubergine, beans, cucumber ,

Tobacco whitefly

General The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) belongs to the family Aleyrodidae , and the sub-family Aleyrodinae . This insect was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat was probably a tropical or subtropical area, possibly Pakistan. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) has an enormous host range and has

Pear psylla

General The pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyri , is a widely distributed pest of pear in central Europe and can inflict serious damage in pear orchards. Damage symptoms Pear psylla feeding leads to growth inhibition and malformation of leaves and fruits. Heavy infestations can cause premature leaf fall and fruit drop. Flowers attacked by first generation nymphs turn brown and die. Feeding later in the season may affect the harvest of the next year by

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Limonica Ulti-Mite

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 use in tomato . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet, made

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

“The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment make using larger application devices for biocontrol challenging, so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specialises in breeding and propagating young ornamental plants

Natutec biocontrol application devices

Natutec: empowering nature with technology! The Natutec product portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms over crops. Each Natutec solution is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach or large arable crops . Improve the effectiveness of biological control methods

Orius laevigatus

Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been extensively integrated into pest management strategies in various agricultural and horticultural systems. Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius laevigatus

Macrolophus pygmaeus

Macrolophus pygmaeus for pest control Macrolophus pygmaeus is a key predatory bug for biological pest control of whitefly , Tuta absoluta and spide mites. This beneficial insect has been widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs in tomato. Macrolophus pygmaeus adults are small, slender predatory bugs with distinctive black markings, while the nymphs are pale green with red eyes. Both adults and nymphs are voracious predators,