• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle these harmful pests more effectively [...] carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect. Aphids and mealybugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many [...] biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu

• Aphidius colemani

  instar aphids are preferred, but all stages can be parasitized, including winged aphids. Parasitized fourth instar aphid nymphs and adult aphids will produce [...] control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) Green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae) Tobacco aphid ( Myzus nicotianae ) The natural enemy [...] controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  , relative humidity, age and size of the aphids, and the aphid species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours [...] specifically targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various [...] climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in

• Predatory insects

  they feed on aphids. Gall midges are considered beneficial insects because they specifically target aphids. By naturally reducing aphid populations, gall [...] referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. [...] are highly mobile and actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control

• Aphidius matricariae

  with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the female wasp lays her eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally [...] develop and grow while depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting their feeding rates based on aphid density, optimizing their predatory [...] impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and reducing the

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species [...] biological control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The natural enemy Aphelinus [...] with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while

• Ervipar

  Especially for potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). Ervipar also parasitizes tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae [...] mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. [...] around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized aphids turn into a brown mummy. Pack size 250; 500; 5,000 mummies. Presentation

• Aphilin

  for potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae [...] persicae ) and other aphid species. Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation [...] generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of

• Coleobug

  and can consume more than 30 aphids per day. Adults also maintain a high consumption rate. Both life stages feed on all aphid instars, including winged ones [...] are placed directly on or near aphid hotspots. Depending on the infestation, apply the necessary amount directly onto aphid colonies according to your target [...] an efficient predatory beetle that feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence

• Aphipar

  Pests Especially for cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii) ; tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ); peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae [...] mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. [...] around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized aphids turn into a brown mummy. Pack size 500; 1,000; 5,000 mummies. Presentation