• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni is sensitive to relative humidity below 65%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular [...] mite Amblyseius andersoni is also available in breeding sachets ( Anso-Mite Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse [...] Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are

• Strawberry aphid

  Damage symptoms Chaetosiphon fragaefolii is one of the most serious pests affecting strawberry plants. Direct damage is caused by the aphids sucking sap from [...] moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Reproduction of the strawberry aphid is exclusively by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] strawberry aphid, Chaetosiphon fragaefolii , has a cosmopolitan distribution and is the most important aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause direct damage

• Cactus mealybug

  Spilococcus cactearum ) is a pest of cacti and other succulents. It was first described in England but its origin is not clear. It is now found on many gr [...] nymphs and adult females are oval and covered by wax. The adult female is 1.7-3.3 mm long. Recommended for you Chrysoperla carnea Cryptolaemus montrouzieri [...] covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder, threads, spiky projections or platelets. Eggs are laid in a sticky, foamy mass of wax threads

• Aphidius ervi

  Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved [...] Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a very dark aphid parasitoid. The waist is entirely black, without striping. As it can develop in large aphid species they [...] the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural enemy

• Amblyseius swirskii

  Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] 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. [...] (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Phytoseiulus persimilis in bottles The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is available in a bottle [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis in sachets The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is also available in breeding sachets ( Spidex Vital Plus ). In this case the predatory

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air [...] vital role that bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination [...] of 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive

• Transeius montdorensis

  montdorensis in sachets The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis is also available in breeding sachets ( Montdo-Mite Plus, Montdo Ulti-Mite). In this case [...] montdorensis is a species of predatory mite utilised in biological pest control . These predatory mites are known for their effectiveness in controlling [...] ) and rust mites. Transeius montdorensis in bottles The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis is available in a bottle ( Montdo-Mite ). Turn and shake

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  cerasicola is a parasitic wasp that belongs to the family Braconidae and subfamily Aphidiinae. This natural enemy is used for the control of aphids in agricultural [...] cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available at Koppert in Aphiscout [...] How to use Ephedrus cerasicola The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer layer of the label starting

• Hemispherical scale

  Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental [...] female of S. coffeae has a hemispherical form with a smooth surface. The colour is usually dark to sometimes lighter brown or almost yellow, with many evenly [...] vary from 2 to 4.5 mm. The young nymphs are white to yellowish, more oval in form and with a raised H-pattern on the dorsal surface. All instars live on