• Cottony cushion scale

  eventually moult into the adult 'female'. There are two to four generations per year.

• Beneficial nematodes

  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

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae resort to cannibalism under these conditions. At

• Integrated Pest Management

  mentioned above. It's a dynamic approach that adapts to changing conditions and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management

• Plant Health

  natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the

• Citrus mealybug

  nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant

• Pollination checklist tomato

  Check the work of the bumblebees at least once every two days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two

• Aphids

  parthenogenesis, with viviparous unfertilized females continuing to produce new generations of females. This is known as an anholocyclic (incomplete) life

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  occur within just a few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy

• Neoseiulus californicus

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