Biological control

Green lacewing (scientifically known as Chrysoperla rufilabris) is widely used in various situations to control many different pests. Many species of adult lacewings do not kill pest insects, they actually subsist on foods such as nectar, ...

Although APHIDIUSforce™ E is a vigorous parasite, which can attack many individual aphids, it will work best when used preventatively during periods when aphids are expected to arrive in the crop. This will ensure that at least some of ...

Dalotia (formerly Atheta) coriaria, also known as the rove beetle, is used for the control and management of shore flies (Scatella spp, Ephydridae spp), several species of sciarids (fungus gnats) such as Lycoriella spp, Sciara spp, Bradysia ...

Neoseiulus (=Amblyseius) fallacis, the All-Purpose predatory mite, is used for the prevention, control, and management of various spider mites. These mites are voracious predators of several pestiferous spider mite species. N. fallacis ...

Orius insidiosus, also called the minute pirate bug, is an aggressive thrips predator – possibly the most effective. It attacks and kills all mobile stages of thrips, including adult thrips. Orius is a true bug, which means it has a ...

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (formerly Hypoaspis miles) is a soil-dwelling mite capable of the prevention, control, and management of sciarid flies, shore flies and various thrips and soil pests. Not only are these mites predators of thrips’ ...

Amblyline biological control agent contains the predatory mite Amblyseius cucumeris. It is a predator of Western Flower thrips, Chili Thrips and several other thrips species. Key Features Targets a wide range of thrips species. Long ...

Anderline biological control agent contains the predatory mite, Amblyseius andersoni. It is a predatory mite that feeds on many types of small arthropod prey and pollen. It is ideal for preventive protection of greenhouse or outdoor ornamentals, ...

Californiline biological control agent contains the predatory mite, Amblyseius californicus. It is a generalist predator targeting various spider mite species including two-spotted mites. Key Features Generalist predator which can ...

Exhibitline Sf biological control agent contains the insect pathogenic nematode, Steinernema feltiae, as infective juveniles. It helps control fungus gnat larvae and Western Flower thrips on ornamental plants. Key Features Provides ...

Exhibitline Sk biological control agent contains the insect pathogenic nematode, Steinernema kraussei, as infective juveniles. It is used to control black vine weevil larvae in ornamentals and berries. Key Features Provides at least ...

Montyline biological control agent contains the predatory mite, Amblyseius montdorensis. It is a predatory mite that feeds on many types of small arthropod prey and pollen. It is ideal for preventive control of whitefly and thrips in ...

Staphyline biological control agent contains the predatory beetle, Atheta coriaria. It can be used in crops such as herbs and ornamentals to protect against soil and compost pests. It is a generalist feeder, but adults and young stages ...

Swirskiline biological control agent contains the predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii. It is primarily used to control whiteflies and thrips but it will provide some reduction in other small pest species. Key Features Amblyseius swirskii ...

Sphaerophoria-System Sphaerophoria rueppellii The hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii is a new ally in aphid control. This endemic hoverfly is active over a very wide temperature range (10°C-40°C). Adults of S. rueppellii have a great ...

Adalia bipunctata Adalia bipunctata is also known as the two-spotted ladybird. Both larvae and adults are voracious predators of many aphid species. This ladybird consumes all aphid stages and can eat up to 100 aphids per day. It is ...

Amblyseius cucumeris Amblyseius cucumeris is quite conspicuous because of its high mobility. This predatory mite feeds mainly on thrips larvae, and sometimes also consumes spider mites or other pest mites. Moreover, A. cucumeris eats ...

Amblyseius cucumeris is quite conspicuous because of its high mobility. This predatory mite feeds mainly on thrips larvae, and sometimes also consumes spider mites or other pest mites. Moreover, A. cucumeris eats pollen, which makes ...

Anagyrus pseudococci Anagyrus pseudococci is a well-known parasitoid of Planococcus spp. and Pseudococcus spp. mealybugs in citrus and grape crops as well as greenhouse ornamentals and vegetables. Females prefers the third larval stage, ...

Amblyseius andersoni This predatory mite is (has been) known under different names: Typhlodromus (Amblyseius) potentillae or Amblyseius andersoni. It is a polyphagous mite feeding primarily on harmful mites such as spider mite, gall ...

Amblyseius andersoni This predatory mite is (has been) known under different names: Typhlodromus (Amblyseius) potentillae or Amblyseius (Euseius) andersoni. It is a polyphagous mite feeding primarily on harmful mites such as spider mite, ...

Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp Aphidius colemani is very efficient for the biological control of small-sized aphids, especially the cotton aphid and the green peach aphid. It parasitizes adults and nymphs. Parasitism is easy to ...

Aphidius colemani / Aphidius ervi Because aphid colonies often consist of several aphid species, it can be necessary to introduce both parasitic wasps Aphidius ervi and Aphidius colemani. Both parasitic wasps are look-a-likes, but differ ...

Aphelinus abdominalis / Aphidius colemani / Aphidius ervi / Aphidius matricariae Aphi-Mix-System is recommended in many vegetable, ornamental and small fruit crops where aphid control is a big challenge, especially due to the crop sensitivity, ...