General Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due to their great
General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) has a wide range of host plants, especially
Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been extensively integrated in
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly
Aphidoletes aphidimyza for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids . This benef
Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems at their initial stages, growers can impl
Transeius montdorensis is a species of predatory mite utilized in biological pest control . These predatory mites are known for their effectiveness in controlling pest populations, including thrips ,
The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses,