Psyllids

Cotton leafworm

General The cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is curre

Operation Mealybug

Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug has begun! Mealybugs are a feared enemy [...] reduced harvests. Their protective waxy coating makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them

Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

years of working with Koppert Biological Systems to develop biological control strategies for hydroponic corn, Bayer’s new 7.5 acre Marana greenhouse is

Stable fly

General Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed on mammalian blood (particularly ca

Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

demonstrating how the Natutec Airobreez works at the upcoming CAES Biological Control Conference for Ornamental Growers in New Haven, Connecticut. He’ll also

Fall Armyworm

General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and

Diamond back moth

General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous weeds. The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella

Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate to offer superior quality products. The [...] visionary Dutch grower, pioneered the use of natural solutions for pest control when he introduced predatory mites as an alternative to chemical pesticides

Capsanem

Capsanem can be used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem