Rose aphid

by aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation to other rose plants and sometimes also to secondary hosts. Colonies are often present on rose

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first

Steinernema carpocapsae

Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes are often applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally [...] through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage, these microscopic roundworms actively seek out their target pests

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 mite, depending [...] reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides

Phytoseiulus persimilis

volatiles emitted by damaged plants. Phytoseiid mites have no eyes and therefore rely on volatiles released by damaged plants and their tactile sense to [...] adult, except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider mite colony

Encarsia formosa

Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release

Dacnusa sibirica

Dacnusa sibirica is highly efficient at detecting a plant affected by leaf miners . Once such a plant has been found, suitable hosts are very rapidly located

Aphidius colemani

to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release [...] Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new colonies. To avoid becoming covered in their secretions, the

Spidex Vital Trial Results

was conducted on 1-metre tall cucumber plants. 2 rows of 6 plants each, placed in a walk-in cage. The last 2 plants in each row were infested with 50 mobile [...] released on the first plant of each row (yellow star) a week later. Results: a larger population of Spidex Vital reached the infested plants due to the fact

Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly over the strawberry plant foliage without harming the insects. We are really satisfied with this a