• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae of various thrips [...] instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling [...] lays about two eggs per day. Life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris The life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris consists of the following stages: egg, larva, protonymph

• Western flower thrips

  patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When [...] finally the adult insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks [...] to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey

• Pear

  challenges from pear psyllids , aphids , mites, fire blight, pear brown spot and pear scab, while adapting to stricter residue standards, the withdrawal of co [...] production that promotes the growth of sooty mold. Early detection and timely intervention are essential to prevent populations from reaching damaging levels [...] fruit, and roots. The pear blossom weevil (Anthonomus piri) damages flower buds and can reduce fruit set early in the season, while the Japanese beetle (Popillia

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  August 31, 2026

  pest management systems. Since 2016, the Ulti-Mite version of Amblyseius swirskii has been on the market. Nowadays, the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available [...] significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced [...] product line, which previously consisted of bottles and paper bags. The innovative Ulti-Mite sachet, made from 100% industrial compostable foil, allows

• Cyclamen mite

  become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has the following stages: [...] modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half the size of the adult mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent [...] ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family. There are

• Neoseiulus californicus

  persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] in length. The eggs are oval, transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus [...] larvae of Phytoseiulus persimilis , feed on spider mite eggs. The nymphs and adults are a transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested

• Caterpillars

  addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar [...] to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran [...] that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up

• Sciarid flies

  appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult. The adult insects [...] damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil [...] General Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella

• Swirski-Mite

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

• Montdo Ulti-Mite

  Crops Do not use in tomato . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites [...] use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet, made from 100% industrially compostable film, provides [...] damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Montdo Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular