La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

developed great expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle [...] as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for [...] quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based

Aphipar

Pests Especially for cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii) ; tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ); peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae [...] mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. [...] The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized aphids turn into a brown mummy. Pack

Aphilin

for potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae [...] persicae ) and other aphid species. Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation [...] mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also takes place. Visual effect Parasitized aphids turn into a black

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various ag [...] is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop

Aphidius colemani

effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological [...] an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle [...] instar aphids are preferred, but all stages can be parasitized, including winged aphids. Parasitized fourth instar aphid nymphs and adult aphids will produce

Aphelinus abdominalis

Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species [...] biological control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The natural enemy Aphelinus [...] abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile

Predatory insects

referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. [...] Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and [...] they specifically target aphids. By naturally reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced

Aphidius matricariae

with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and reducing the need for chemical [...] recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings [...] depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting their feeding rates based on aphid density, optimizing their predatory impact in areas with

Aphidend

Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from [...] Application Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents [...] crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop

Aphipar-M

Pests Especially for tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ) and peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic [...] mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. [...] The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized aphids turn into a brown mummy. Pack