Miglyphus

Pests Leaf miners ( Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs

Biological thrips management starts with monitoring

Thrips are among the most challenging pests in vegetable and horticultural crops in Zambia. Their feeding causes silvering, leaf distortion, flower damage, and fruit scarring, while several species al

Biocontrol – A sustainable investment for small scale-farmers in Zambia

For many small-scale farmers in Zambia, every farming decision matters. Protecting crops from pests is essential, but relying only on chemical pesticides can become expensive over time and may affect

The benefit of pheromone traps for monitoring in IPM programs

Pheromone traps are an increasingly valuable tool for growers in South Africa’s Lowveld, particularly as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme. However, one question often comes up: “W

Managing pest mites in citrus through IPM

Citrus red mite and two-spotted spider mite are important pests of citrus that can cause significant damage when populations are not managed effectively. Their feeding can cause leaf discolouration, s

Thrips Control & Whitefly Control with Predatory Mites (Transeius montdorensis)

How to use Citripar from Koppert

How to use Cryptobug-L from Koppert

Biological control of whitefly - Encarsia Formosa

Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest co