• Diglyphus isaea

  biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable [...] mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica [...] a single egg (occasionally more) next to it. In general, the wasp selects late second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for [...] female is about 1.5-2 mm in length and brown, with distinctive black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black in colour. Anagyrus vladimiri [...] fourth instars. The female lays a single egg in each host. Eggs laid in smaller hosts usually produce males. Prior to oviposition, the female parasitic wasp

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  December 18, 2018

  recently published its vision on how to improve regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes [...] Industry Meeting in Basel, Switzerland, the IBMA published a White Paper that urges the EU to establish a bioprotection-specific body to develop and implement [...] requirements. In the White Paper sent to the EU, it proposes that risk-based evaluations should be conducted using high-level scientific expertise in close c

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Spider mite control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites [...] native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species, in particular the two-spotted spider mite . Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated [...] Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and

• Aphidius matricariae

  their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and [...] recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings [...] Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized

• Macrocheles robustulus

  mite, controlling eggs and larvae of flies , thrips pupae, nematodes and other soil living pests, which can be found in high numbers in greenhouses in soil [...] robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings. Macrocheles [...] vital role in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Macrocheles robustulus for pest control Macrocheles robustulus is used for the control of the following

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance [...] Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species [...] abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested

• Aphidius colemani

  to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments [...] causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] . Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory [...] predatory mite was the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator [...] keeping spider mites under control. Phytoseiulus persimilis for pest control Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider

• Dacnusa sibirica

  role as a biological control agent, particularly in the control of leaf miners of the genus Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe and can appear [...] appear spontaneously in greenhouses in all seasons. Dacnusa sibirica is used for the control of the following pests: Tomato leaf miner ( Liriomyza bryoniae ) [...] the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular