RollerTrap Application for effective Mass trapping of various flying pests
Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the rescue. Koppert offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly.
Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests including spider mites, thrips, whitefly and fungus gnats. Some predatory mite species are specialized on particular pest targets (Spical, Spidex), while others are generalists (Swirski-Mite, Limonica, Montdo-Mite, Thripex, Macro-Mite), capable of tackling a wide array of pests.
They actively seek out their prey when introduced into an environment with pest infestations. Once they locate their target pests, predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also reproduce rapidly, increasing the population of beneficial mites. This population growth further enhances their pest control capabilities. Due to their population development, predatory mites not only reduce existing pest populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely to thrive.
Predatory mites are often used preventively before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly. Predatory mites survive by eating other pests and pollen.
a) Amblyseius swirskii - Mode of Action
b) Transeius montdorensis (Montdo-Mite)
Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" beca