• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  16°C they slow down until activity ceases at temperatures below 9°C. Life cycle of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri You can recognize the different life stages

• Orius laevigatus

  leaves, whereas older nymphs and adults are mainly found in flowers. Life cycle of Orius laevigatus You can recognize the different life stages of the predatory

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  rest. Eventually, the whole root system is killed and the trees die. Life cycle and appearance of Pierce's disease of grapevine The bacteria live in xylem

• Predatory insects

  aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting life cycle that contributes to their effectiveness as biological control agents. Female

• Aphidius colemani

  secretions, the parasite will not readily enter very dense aphid colonies. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in

• Diglyphus isaea

  not feed on leafminers but sustains itself on nectar and honeydew. Life cycle and appearance of Diglyphus isaea Because Diglyphus isaea is an ectoparasite

• Neoseiulus californicus

  absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental stages are the same as for other

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  spider mites appear, it may be necessary to reintroduce predatory mites. Life cycle of Phytoseiulus persimilis The adult mites are orange-red with eight long

• Beneficial nematodes

  newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek out new hosts and continue the cycle. Beneficial nematodes species Several species of beneficial nematodes are