• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  Ulti-Mite sachet was Amblyseius swirskii , branded as Swirski Ulti-Mite . Since its market debut in 2006, this beneficial has been a resounding success and has [...] fruits, in tunnels or open fields, or in consistently humid environments. Its patented system safeguards predatory mites from both excessive moisture and

• Natutec Drone Release System

  density and natural enemies. After creating the flight pattern the drone starts its flight to apply natural enemies fully autonomously, with a performance of

• Amblydromalus limonicus, a versatile predator in the fight against soft-bodied pests

  July 21, 2025

  for all cropping systems, its biological profile is undeniably impressive. From its ability to target later thrips instars to its high reproductive and predation [...] whitefly . While not yet widely accessible for all growers, its biological traits make it a standout candidate in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies [...] a unique edge What sets A. limonicus apart is its ability to target multiple developmental stages of its prey. Unlike many predatory mites that primarily

• Beneficial nematodes

  species is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different [...] the 100th anniversary of Dr. Steiner's discovery of beneficial nematodes. It chronicles their remarkable journey from initial discovery to present-day [...] different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars in various crops. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora : These nematodes are particularly

• Orius insidiosus

  thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such as whiteflies , aphids , small caterpillars , and mites . It also feeds on pollen.

• Smaller green leafhopper

  other fruit crops like for instance apple, cherry, plum and blackberries. It occurs in Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Damage symptoms On white grape varieties

• Cabbage looper

  Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits, soybean

• Shallot aphid

  General The shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and

• Red plum maggot

  funebrana ) is mainly a pest of plums but can also attack apricot and peach. It occurs in Europe and Asia. Damage symptoms The mines produced in the fruit

• Leek

  actually a bundle of leaf sheaths. This bundle is blanched by putting soil around it (so-called ‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and