• Feltiella acarisuga

  Spider mite control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites [...] native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species, in particular the two-spotted spider mite . Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated [...] Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and

• Larvanem

  few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation [...] 1 sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage [...] ive/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal range

• Ercal

  and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately [...] times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix [...] needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Ercal is best to be used in combination

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for [...] female is about 1.5-2 mm in length and brown, with distinctive black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black in colour. Anagyrus vladimiri [...] fourth instars. The female lays a single egg in each host. Eggs laid in smaller hosts usually produce males. Prior to oviposition, the female parasitic wasp

• Amblyseius andersoni

  congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white [...] valuable asset in maintaining crop yields and health. Amblyseius andersoni for pest control The predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni controls: Thrips Non-webbing [...] white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Amblyseius andersoni The predatory mite Amblyseius

• Enermix

  and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately [...] times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult [...] 000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae, 30 E

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory [...] predatory mite was the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator [...] keeping spider mites under control. Phytoseiulus persimilis for pest control Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  pipeline to ensure each solution works in real Mediterranean conditions. “Our research approach is classic but powerful — from lab to greenhouse to field [...] filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong dedication to entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the [...] Amblyseius swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses - two pests that had become nearly impossible to manage with chemical

• Orius insidiosus

  clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage [...] is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is available in bottles ( Thripor-I [...] Orius insidiosus for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial

• Neoseiulus californicus

  also survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus [...] mites used in biological control such as Neoseiulus cucumeris , Amblyseius swirskii or Amblydromalus limonicus . They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. The [...] transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of