Aphidius ervi

biological control agent against aphid pests. Once the female wasp has laid her eggs inside an aphid, the emerging larvae begin their predatory activity by feeding

Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

specialize in feeding on spider mites across multiple life stages, including eggs, larvae, and adults. Their integration into IPM programs forms the cornerstone

Pierce's disease of grapevine

infective indefinitely. However, the bacteria are not transferred to the eggs and immature stages lose the bacteria after moulting. Long distance dispersal

Predatory insects

effectiveness as biological control agents. Female gall midges lay their eggs on plant leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids, or spider

Predatory mites

five developmental stages, including egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph and adult. Predatory mites lay their eggs near pest-infested areas. The larvae

Cyclamen main pest pressures

c-26 o c; above 35 o c, the life-cycle stops. They are also very prolific egg-layers, giving rapid rise to the next generation. Thrips larvae can also transmit

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

as onion, corn and cabbage. Bean seed flies damage crops by laying their eggs near plant bases. Hatching larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots

Life cycle of spider mite

Life cycle of mealybugs