Integrated Pest Management

populations helps in making informed decisions about control strategies. Control When necessary, control measures are employed, using the least harmful methods [...] prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines [...] Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites

Beneficial nematodes

threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial [...] pesticides Leaves no residue Downloads Effective control of onion and bean seed fly Wireworms control in potatoes Using nematodes in fruit orchards How [...] bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge from the dead insect's body. These newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek out new hosts and continue the

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes [...] Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae [...] beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on mealybugs

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of insect pests [...] bacteriophora nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest [...] bacteriophora nematodes work? Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When applied, these microscopic

Steinernema carpocapsae

used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. Steinernema [...] often applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest [...] Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes work? Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil or sprayed

Neoseiulus californicus

are scarce and can control small spider mite populations more effectively over the longer term. Neoseiulus californicus for pest control Neoseiulus californicus [...] (previously Amblyseius californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites [...] californicus is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus mites actively seek out and prey on various spider mite species

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

Effective control of onion fly (Delia antiqua) Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly (Delia antiqua) damage The [...] Billion/ha Effective control of bean seed fly in beans (Delia platura) Capirel efficacy (% damage reduction compared to untreated control) against bean seed [...] search for a new host. Unique Formulation Soluble, biodegradable, and a long shelf life. Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control While plant parasitic

Phytoseiulus persimilis

keeping spider mites under control. Phytoseiulus persimilis for pest control Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider [...] crops such as strawberries. This predatory mite was the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product [...] product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations very quickly but doesn’t feed on any other prey. Under dry

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first learned [...] proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, Trianum

Cottony soft rot

host cells. On the infected plant tissue white, fluffy mycelium occurs with new dark sclerotia. The fungus also infects seeds and tubers, thereby creating