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Biological Pest Control

referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] Minimal resistance Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical [...] continuous chemical treatments. Safe for humans and pets Biocontrol methods pose no health risks to humans or domestic animals, making them a safer option

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control Born to fight Spidex Vital [...] mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control over hotspots; building populations through faster growth, with increased egg [...] Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result

Diamond back moth

dark, sometimes suffused with ochre or mixed with whitish scales. The lower one-third of the forewing is ochreous-white, with a nearly white upper edge [...] suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the [...] lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar

Atheta

beetle with an aggresive appetite that is attracted to the decomposing of biological matter where their prey is typically found. As they can travel readily [...] short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their [...] When to use Atheta? Atheta is most effective when introduced preventatively, prior to the establishment of pest populations. How does Atheta work? Atheta

Stable fly

animal blood, and females must be engorged with blood to lay eggs. They are highly mobile insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms [...] will begin to cluster on the animals’ undersides and flanks as well. Stable flies are persistent, intermittent feeders, returning time and again to feed off [...] blood feeding. Lower livestock feeding due to stress and avoidance behaviours (animals spend more time trying to escape flies than they spend eating). Open

Spidex Vital Trial Results

were counted every day. This was carried out head to head with “regular” Spidex females and conformed to the standard used in the industry for 5 days in [...] mites are born to fight your spider mites. It gives you the best control over hotspots; building populations through faster growth, with increased egg laying [...] spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange colour. It all started with Spidex at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From

Atheta

bucket with 5,000 rove beetles. Both packs use peat as a medium. When to use Atheta? Atheta is most effective when introduced preventatively, prior to the [...] beetle with an aggresive appetite that is attracted to the decomposing of biological matter where their prey is typically found. As they can travel readily [...] short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their