Amblyseius swirskii

mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears [...] often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, [...] search for food on the underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and

Cucumber

strategies not only minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality [...] Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity [...] By identifying issues promptly, growers can minimise the impact on crop yield and quality, while reducing the environmental footprint associated with some

Whitefly

the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect. In other words, the larva adapts itself to the structure of the leaf on which it lives [...] Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black, sooty mold that can cover the leaves and stems of infested plants. This mold can further reduce the plant's [...] development. In the second and third larval stages, both the legs and the antennae are reduced to one or two segments and are no longer visible. In the fourth

Tomato

honeybees, but bumblebees are the perfect fit for effective pollination of the crop. Adequate pollination ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized [...] critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in tomato crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees [...] promotes the overall health of tomato crops, as it stimulates growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Pest monitoring and scouting in tomato

Transeius montdorensis

They can also feed on pollen, which is useful, for instance, in sweet pepper crops, as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears [...] available in breeding sachets ( Montdo-Mite Plus, Montdo Ulti-Mite). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] is in bottles The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis is available in a bottle ( Montdo-Mite ). Turn and shake bottle gently before use Push the centre

Blueberry

methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various [...] Beneficial antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases can be applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent [...] compete with the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less vulnerable

Aphidius ervi

Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material [...] parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through the crop, and it has been shown [...] puncture the aphid and consume its bodily fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where aphids are prevalent, Aphidius ervi can sig

Neoseiulus cucumeris

instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling [...] Thripex-Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should

Amblyseius andersoni

Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins [...] is also available in breeding sachets ( Anso-Mite Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period [...] and rust mites. They can also feed on pollen which is useful because the predatory mites can establish in flowering crops before the pest appears. Amblyseius

Strawberry

management in strawberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence [...] strategies not only minimises the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality [...] whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry