• Broad mite

  and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their cuticle for one or two [...] preference for young, developing plant tissue, like the growing tips, young leaves and flower buds. The mechanism causing the deformation is not yet fully [...] substances that disturb local growth. Leaf feeding is mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and

• Beneficial nematodes

  roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes [...] strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: Seeking out hosts: Entomopathogenic nematodes actively search for potential [...] orchards and outdoor vegetable crops. Steinernema carpocapsae : This species is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars