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• Diglyphus isaea

  distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held apart by six pillars, made by the larva [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 [...] internal tissues. As they develop, the larvae consume the leafminer from within, leading to its death. This feeding behavior is highly effective in reducing

• Aphidius matricariae

  the female wasp lays her eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their specialised mouthparts to penetrate the aphid’s [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per [...] nutrients, effectively consuming the host from within. This feeding strategy is highly efficient, allowing the larvae to develop and grow while depleting the

• Pollination

  the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower [...] self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another [...] driving profits for growers. Bumblebees work diligently seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, even in unfavorable weather conditions and protected environments

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, [...] navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story stands as an inspiring testament to the evolving landscape of agriculture and the promising future [...] innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial insects for

• Common asparagus beetle

  or yellow spots. Eggs are oval and black to greenish brown and laid singly or in rows of 3 to 10 eggs, standing perpendicularly on the branches and leaves [...] dark grey to whitish, have small black heads and three pairs of stout, light brown legs. When fully grown, the larvae drop to the ground to pupate. The

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second instar larvae [...] needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish [...] feeding activity, but what truly sets Limonica apart from other predatory mites is that it continues to be effective even when temperatures fall below or

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations [...] after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the

• Horse-chestnut leaf miner

  1970s, from where it spread to most of Europe. Since then, in all invaded regions, outbreaks have continued unabated, causing aesthetic damage to horse-chestnut [...] leaf miner damage leaves by feeding between the upper and lower parenchyma. The mine starts to turn yellow and later brown. By this time, the damage is [...] generations. Adults of the first generation emerge from mid-June to late-July. Cameraria ohridella has two to four generations a year, depending on the temperature

• Miglyphus

  larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 [...] second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the