Plant health

Plant Disease Management

Plant Health

Rediscovering natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pest

Amblyseius andersoni

Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are natural enemies of various pests like thrips , wh

Integrated Pest Management

What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and c

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predat

Neoseiulus californicus

The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus (previously Amblyseius californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it

Neoseiulus cucumeris

The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris (also called Amblyseius cucumeris ) is widely used for the biological control of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar t

Phytoseiulus persimilis

The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses,

Amblyseius swirskii

Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and whiteflies. Amblyseius