Biological control of whitefly Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing and
General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes va
General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou
General The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) belongs to the family Aleyrodidae , and the sub-family Aleyrodinae . This insect was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabac
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Side Effects app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural enemies and pollinators. Our Side Effects a
Macrolophus pygmaeus for pest control Macrolophus pygmaeus is a key predatory bug for biological pest control of whitefly , Tuta absoluta and spide mites. This beneficial insect has been widely employ
Whitefly control with the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biolog
Leaf miner control with the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its r
Mealybug control with parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a