General The golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and norther
General The box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) belongs to the family of Crambidae . It originates in the temperate and sub-tropical regions of East Asia (Japan, Korea, China). The box tree moth (
General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou
General The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) belongs to the family Aleyrodidae , and the sub-family Aleyrodinae . This insect was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabac
Biological control of spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced pho
What are two-spotted spider mites? Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe
Pests Young larvae of various thrips species, eggs and larvae of whitefly . Also has an effect on all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European Red Mite , Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Cro
Pests Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ); vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitise the mealybugs , particularly the second and third larval and ad
Use Natutec Drive for the distribution of large quantities of natural enemies in the crop. The Natutec Drive can be customised based on the specifications of the greenhouse or field and can therefore
Use Horiver Drystick for trapping and monitoring different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris tenuis. Pests Yellow: Whitefly , Nesidiocoris t