Scatella spp.); Leaf miners ( Liriomyza spp.) Thrips (Thysanoptera) pupae and larvae: a.o. Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) Weevil larvae
important for monitoring the flying stages of pests such as whitefly and thrips . For some pests, pheromones can can further improve monitoring. Crop rotation
in controlling a variety of pests, including flies (i.e fungus gnats ), thrips , beetles , caterpillars , lace bugs and sawflies. Steinernema feltiae nematodes
skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires
on the populations of beneficials that work against other pests such as thrips , spider mites , aphids and whiteflies. It is possible to remove green shield
Swirski-Mite, Amblyseius swirskii , is also very important for whitefly and thrips control strategies. This natural enemy can be applied either as loose product
methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii [...] the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season.” When Thrips parvispinus emerged in Spain, wreaking havoc on vegetables and ornamentals
insect resistance has also become a serious issue in pests such as aphids , thrips and Lepidoptera species. Further drivers include the development of more
the use of blue and yellow Horiver sticky traps to monitor pests such as thrips and whitefly within the cucumber crop. A Vision for the future The three
