• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally [...] as the Phytoseiidae and thus passes through the following stages: egg, six-legged larva, eight-legged protonymph and deutonymph, and adult. Stratiolaelaps [...] on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction

• Neoseiulus californicus

  developmental stages are the same as for other members of the Phytoseiidae family: egg, larva, proto- and deutonymph, and adult males and females. Adult [...] shows a preference for immature stages (eggs, larvae and nymphs) as opposed to adults. However, adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite [...] Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus

• Parasitic wasps

  them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides, parasitic wasps are natural and do not harm beneficial insects, animals [...] pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally responsible solution [...] chemical pesticides. Consistency and long-term effectiveness : Parasitic wasps, once established, offer consistent and long-term pest control. These beneficial

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  distinct developmental stages: egg, first, second, third, and fourth larval instars, and finally, the adult stage. The late fourth larval stage is often called [...] spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel. Upon hatching, the young larvae, known as 'crawlers,' have well-developed legs and antennae and actively seek [...] in the first stage. The adult insects prefer to lay their eggs on young leaves of the plant, and this is where you tend to find the eggs and young larvae

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  development and unfavourable for pests and diseases. It places a strong emphasis on preventing pest issues before they become significant problems and results [...] proactive and targeted strategy for optimal resource allocation, enabling precise interventions and empowering growers to avoid unnecessary and costly treatments [...] sustainable and adaptable approach to pest control, addressing the evolving nature of pest populations in agricultural and urban settings. Without applying

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 16, 2025

  nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect [...] combat thrips larvae and pupae and larvae of sciarid flies CAPSANEM ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) is used to control the caterpillar stages of Duponchelia fovealis [...] absoluta and caterpillars of other moths LARVANEM ( Heterorhabditis bacteriophora ) is used to control the larvae stage of various beetles and weevils Enormous

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucking them dry. Their feed marks leave silver-grey spots on the leaves and brown marks on flower buds. This [...] whitefly , and aphids , which have all the developmental stages on the leaves, thrips have a unique lifecycle that includes a resting pupa stage that resides [...] between the product and the target pests. Apply in the late afternoon or on cloudy days, with temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius and a minimum relative

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  experts shared and demonstrated innovative and sustainable pest management strategies for fruit fly which included Koppert Pherodis pheromones and traps that [...] mildew and anthracnose which can reduce fruit quality and yield. Farmers attending the training learned about sustainable disease prevention and control [...] fruits to both local markets and international consumers. However, like any agricultural endeavor, mango farming faces its own set of challenges, including

• Cryptobug-L

  effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape mealybug combine with Citripar [...] Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Larvae and adults consume the mealybug completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] Airobug Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug-L depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i

• Integrated Pest Management

  flying stages of pests like whitefly and thrips . For some other pests, pheromone traps can make mass trapping more effective. Crop rotation and soil health [...] is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while [...] Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests