• 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

• 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

• 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

• House fly

  General Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal organism to human populations; t

• 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

• 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

• Natutec Scout

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

• 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

• Corn earworm

  Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn, sorghum, cotton, aubergine, pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and f