Chrysoperla rufilabris, the green lacewing, is a powerful natural predator of aphids, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied pests. Learn about its biology, life cycle, and role in biological control programs.
Trichogramma minutum and Trichogramma platneri are tiny parasitic wasps used worldwide for effective, eco-friendly biological pest control.
Learn to identify common greenhouse pests, the damage they cause, and effective biological and natural control strategies.
Watch YouTube video on control of greenhouse whiteflies with beneficial nematodes. Introduction Whiteflies are among the most persistent and destructive…
Watch YouTube Video on the Biological control of Cutworms. Introduction Cutworms are notorious garden and crop pests that can destroy…
YouTube Video on Natural Control of Leaf-footed Bugs Introduction In this blog, we’re exploring the fascinating world of leaf-footed bugs…
Preventing of Overwintering of Japanese Beetle (watch YouTube video) Currently, beneficial entomopathogenic nematodes (Photo 1) such as Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and…
What are small hive beetles (SHB)? Watch following YouTube video to learn about the biology/ life cycle of small hive…
What are two-spotted spider mites? Adults of two-spotted mites (Tetranychus urticae) are about 1/20 inch long, oval shaped with four…
What are Bio-pesticides? Bio-pesticides are certain types of chemical products with pesticide properties derived from animals, microorganisms, plants and some…