Pumpkin, squash and gourd

About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently,

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predat

Phytoseiulus persimilis

The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses,

Neoseiulus cucumeris

The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris (also called Amblyseius cucumeris ) is widely used for the biological control of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar t

Neoseiulus californicus

The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus (previously Amblyseius californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it

Macrocheles robustulus

Macrocheles robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings. Macrocheles robustulus is also a soil-dwe

Amblyseius swirskii

Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and whiteflies. Amblyseius

Amblydromalus limonicus

Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various pests like thrips and whitefly . These pred

Trichoderma harzianum

Biofungicide for crop protection Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known

Plant Health

Rediscovering natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pest