plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded
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 dis
vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying levels of
specific pest problem Determine the required nematode quantity based on the infestation severity and treatment area and as indicated on the product labels Store [...] nematodes Plant-parasitic nematodes are a group of parasitic nematodes that infest and damage plants, leading to significant agricultural and horticultural
underside of young leaves, where they deposit their eggs. When shaking infested plants, adults will first fly, then return to the underside of the leaves
and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps
varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but instead rely on
situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as te first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release
prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes practices that deter pests from infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps