Drosophila suzukii has been recorded in the UK since the end of 2012. To date, reports of serious damage have been rare. Previous research has demonstrated that there are chemicals available within the UK that are efficient in dealing with D. suzukii. However, few effective chemicals for use by the organic sector have been identified; equally the addition of "new" insecticides into previously s...

Biological control is occasionally supplemented with insecticides treatments, which may have a significant impact on natural enemies. Typically, selective compounds are chosen to overcome lack of compatibility, but an alternative approach the use biocontrol agents resistant pesticides. Orius laevigatus (Fieber) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) main predator used thrips and other small pests in greenho...

The predatory bug, Orius laevigatus (Fieber, 1860) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae), is an important biological control agent and widely used for augmentative of the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande, 1895 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in greenhouse crops. This bug generally reared using Mediterranean flour moth, Ephestia kuehniella Zeller, 1879 (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). aim this ...

Although chemical pesticides play a vital role in controlling the number of harmful insects, they also contribute to accelerate pollution soil, air and water. Due frequent use, insects become resistant active ingredients very quickly; destroy natural enemies pests, have effect on humans. Accordingly, application biological protection, that is, use living organisms (predators parasites) plant pr...