Whiteflies and two-spotted spider mites When vegetables or ornamentals are grown in the greenhouse, they are simultaneously attacked by two…
Damage caused by strawberry root weevils Strawberry root weevils (Otiorhynchus ovatus) cause serious damage to strawberries. The adults of strawberry…
What are two-spotted spider mites? Adults of two-spotted mites (Tetranychus urticae) are about 1/20 inch long, oval shaped with four…
Damage caused by fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) Fleas are small wingless insect pests of dogs, cats, humans and rats. Since fleas…
Watch following YouTube video about biological control of aphids with parasitic wasps: What is organic insect pest control? Organic pest…
Damage caused by Mealybugs Mealybugs are one of the most damaging insect pests of many fruits, field and greenhouse crops.…
Aphid killer wasp, Aphelinus abdominalis 1. Aphid killer wasps, Aphelinus abdominalis are commercially available. Aphid parasitic Aphelinus abdominalis wasps are…
What are Bio-pesticides? Bio-pesticides are certain types of chemical products with pesticide properties derived from animals, microorganisms, plants and some…
What are Whiteflies? Whiteflies are about 2-3 mm long tiny insects with yellowish bodies, white colored wings and piercing…
Importance of Japanese beetles We are all familiar with Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) and the damage caused by them to…