Sciarid flies

plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil. They, however, can also feed on root hairs, rootlets, and tender root, stem and leaf tissue. Later [...] habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults [...] adults transferring fungal diseases, such as Fusarium, Botrytis and Verticillium, from diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result

Macadamia nut borer

in South Africa. It is a quarantine pest and control procedures have to be carried out to enable export. Damage and symptoms Damage before shell hardening [...] shed by the tree. Appearance and life cycle of Macadamia nut borer The eggs are laid singly on young fruit and are flat and oval with a pitted surface. [...] Females can lay between 170 – 300 eggs in their lifetime. The eggs hatch between 7-12 days and the young larvae bore their way into the young fruit. The larvae

Beneficial nematodes

referred to as roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic [...] white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit [...] as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific in their choice of hosts and do not harm beneficial insects, humans

Parasitic wasps

health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means fewer imbalances and outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic [...] methods to control pests: parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture [...] play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects. These parasitic wasp

Broad mite

oval and broad, and pale yellow or yellow-green, depending on the type and quantity of food consumed. Female mites have a white stripe on their backs [...] peppers, but also aubergine, tomato and cucumber. Additionally, many ornamental crops such as azalea, begonia, gerbera and cyclamen are also affected. Outside [...] plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the broad

Transeius montdorensis

predatory mite utilized in biological pest control . These predatory mites are known for their effectiveness in controlling pest populations, including thrips [...] integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Transeius montdorensis for pest control Transeius montdorensis is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips [...] to the disruption of the pest's life cycle and helps in reducing overall pest numbers. As a natural enemy of various pests, Transeius montdorensis plays

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive taste tomatoes and snack tomatoes. The company is very satisfied with it. ‘We don't really need [...] our scouts and I save an enormous amount of time compared with the former manual counting. Moreover, we can easily record our findings and quickly share [...] Natutec Scout app can also be used to monitor other pests. Koppert is working on making it possible to scan and recognize them. ‘We can already enter our counts

Fusarium wilt

damage during harvest and during post-harvest storage and enhance wound healing after harvest, depending on the crop Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant [...] different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed [...] fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the

Plant Health

plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical [...] adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, and photosynthesis efficiency. Humic and fulvic acids: enhancing plant development Humic and fulvic [...] conditions, plant nutrition, biodiversity, climate control, and biological pest control fosters healthier and more resilient crops with minimal environmental

Steinernema carpocapsae

biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. Steinernema [...] foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do [...] infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural