Integrated Pest Management

populations helps in making informed decisions about control strategies. Control When necessary, control measures are employed, using the least harmful methods [...] prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines [...] Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites

Beneficial nematodes

threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial [...] bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge from the dead insect's body. These newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek out new hosts and continue the [...] microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific in their choice of hosts and

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes [...] Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae [...] beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on mealybugs

Verticillium wilt

which in turn causes the plant to wilt. Spores may be wind-dispersed to new hosts. In the senescent tissue, the resting mycelium or the microsclerotia [...] cuttings Grow less susceptible cultivars Prevent damage to the roots by controlling the nematodes, as damaged spots can be used as points of entry Prevent

Neoseiulus californicus

are scarce and can control small spider mite populations more effectively over the longer term. Neoseiulus californicus for pest control Neoseiulus californicus [...] (previously Amblyseius californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites [...] californicus is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Neoseiulus californicus mites actively seek out and prey on various spider mite species

Rose aphid

Damage symptoms Infestations with rose aphids retard the growth of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky [...] parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood

Gummy stem blight

occur, hence the name gummy stem blight. On the lesions, black specks, the new fruiting bodies with spores, become visible. On the leaves, round and extending [...] plant parts from previous crop that may serve as inoculum source for the new crop prevent condensation on all plant parts at all times Extra Silicon and/or

Phytoseiulus persimilis

keeping spider mites under control. Phytoseiulus persimilis for pest control Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider [...] crops such as strawberries. This predatory mite was the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product [...] product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations very quickly but doesn’t feed on any other prey. Under dry

Apple scab

released and repeat the cycle of infection of new plant parts and spore production. In autumn, the fungus produces new pseudothecia in leaves that have already

Asian citrus psyllid

mold develops on the honeydew. Their feeding damages citrus by burning back new shoots or causing leaves to twist or notch as they mature. Worst damage is [...] egg to adult varied from 14 days at 28°C/82.4°F to 49 days at 15°C/59°F. New adults reach reproductive maturity within 2 or 3 days, oviposition begins