• Obscure mealybug

  mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) (formerly known as Pseudococcus affinis) originates from South America, but can now be found in many parts of the world [...] world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to the citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) , but its body is covered with a thicker layer [...] layer of wax, the filaments around the body are longer (20-50% of the body size) and the two tail filaments are always markedly longer than the others. The

• Two-spotted spider mite

  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 [...] damage, due to their great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider [...] spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults

• Broad mite

  s latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) has a wide range of host plants, especially [...] such as azalea, begonia, gerbera and cyclamen are also affected. Outside in temperate climates, broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) are not a serious [...] serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding habits

• Citrus mealybug

  mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem [...] problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics and sub-tropics on outdoor crops. The insect causes damage especially in fruit trees and ornamental [...] particularly in pot plants such as ficus, palms, schefflera, croton and kalanchoë, but also in roses and gerbera. Additionally, the citrus mealybug ( Planococcus

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• Orius laevigatus

  thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been [...] strategies in various agricultural and horticultural systems. Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and [...] and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy

• Aphytis melinus

  Aphytis melinus is a species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in the biological [...] control of various scale insect pests.Native to Southeast Asia, Aphytis melinus has been introduced to many parts of the world to aid in integrated pest [...] Aphytis melinus is used for the control of the following pests: California red scale ( Aonidiella aurantii) Oleander scale ( Aspidiotus nerii ) Other scales

• Aphidius matricariae

  matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small [...] small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the following pests: [...] enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M Expand all items How to use Aphidius matricariae

• Aphidius colemani

  colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness [...] effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control [...] control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) Green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae) Tobacco