Aphelinus abdominalis

should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from

Vine mealybug

General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybu

Natutec Scout

pest and disease hotspots, enabling specific spot treatments that help prevent the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on biological crop protection

Psyllids

Tobacco aphid

General The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South Ameri

Flies

Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage roots and g

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

it tears loose from the abdomen, taking the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees rarely sting. The chance of being stung by

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction

Outdoor crops pollination advice

hives, keeping the honeybees out of sight. This precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives

Western flower thrips

General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou