• Pine processionary moth

  where it may lead to death of trees, directly or as a consequence of attack by bark beetles or other wood-boring insects. In mature forests, trees are rarely [...] be prolonged in the winter. The pupal stage can be prolonged considerably by diapause. A few hours after emergence and mating, the females oviposit on

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  a variety of pests. Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes infect their hosts by entering through natural openings. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic [...] In this way, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly

• Chafers

  especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary damage is often caused by birds and small mammals digging for the grubs to eat them. Life cycle and

• Olive scale

  intermediate immature instars are translucent light brown. Olive scales reproduce by parthenogenesis. Eggs are protected under the shield until they hatch. The

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  remarkable!" Beyond convenience, the Airobreez enhances biocontrol effectiveness by evenly distributing natural enemies across the crops, reducing time spent

• Predatory insects

  helping to control their populations and protect crops from the damage caused by these pests. Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest [...] are considered beneficial insects because they specifically target aphids. By naturally reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall

• Encarsia formosa

  eggs inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host [...] themselves do not feed on whiteflies but rely on nectar and honeydew produced by other insects for their sustenance. Their presence in greenhouses and other

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  the irrigation valve by means of an injection pump (e.g. Dosatron) or Venturi system Avoid drainage in substrates when applying by drench/drip to prevent

• Citrus mealybug

  growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore [...] material. They move very little. They can be distinguished from other mealy bugs by their possession of 18 pairs of relatively short wax rods round the edge of