Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in a
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
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
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
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 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
Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various pests like thrips and whitefly . These pred
Pests Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and butterfly and moth eggs. Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucke
Pests Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites pierce their prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck ou
What are predatory mites? Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings. These tin