Strawberry

various pests and diseases. Common pests that occur in strawberries are aphids , fruit flies , leafhoppers , caterpillars, plant bugs , plant parasitic

Beneficial microorganisms

control Beneficial microorganisms are specific to their target pests, like aphids , whitefly and thrips , minimizing harm to beneficial insects, and other

Blueberry

environment. Various beneficial organisms can be used for the control of aphids , fruit flies , mealybugs and scales , spider mites , thrips , beetles and

Beetles

useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble

Aphid Control with Parasitic Wasps (Aphidius colemani)

Aphid Control with Green Lacewing (Chrysopa carnea) in Iceberg Lettuce

Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

issue for Floranova is thrips , along with sciarid flies and, increasingly, aphids . Fortunately, the company does not really have problems with whitefly or [...] but since the loss of thiacloprid insecticide treatments to the compost, aphid control is expected to become a greater requirement going forward, and spider [...] parasitic wasp species) more this year than previously to get on top of aphid numbers,” he continues . “For spider mite control in the summer we use Spidex

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

Together they have managed to control pests such as spider mites , thrips , aphids and mealy bugs . José Manuel Tafoya, junior production manager, the release

Mirical

other moths. Also feeds on two spotted spider mites ( Tetranychus urticae ), aphids and leaf miner larvae ( Liriomyza spp . ). Crops Especially tomato (can

Cucumber

are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable pests, including aphids , leafminers , mealybugs , moths & caterpillars , plant bugs , spider mites