actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae of various thrips species. Feeding behaviour of Neoseiulus cucumeris Predatory mites pierce their [...] overpowered much more easily than second instar larvae, and smaller thrips species more easily than larger ones. Thus, Neoseiulus cucumeris preys almost e
Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] swirskii mites actively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species and whitefly eggs and larvae. By consuming multiple life stages of these
feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major damage to cultivated grasses, such as maize, rice, sorghum
Panonychus ulmi ); citrus red mite ( Panonychus citri ); other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in
family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants
Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the
blowing systems instead of hand application Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies resulting in the continuous
mines, making it an unreliable criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect damage arises when disease causing fungi or bacteria enter the
Sternorrhyncha. The whiteflies form the family Aleyrodidae. The most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and the tobacco