Impacts ofFertilizerson Insect Pests By modifying the nutrient composition of crops,fertilizerpractices can influence plant defenses. A review of 50 years of research identified 135 studies showing more plant damageand/or greater numbers of leaf-chewing insects ormitesin nitrogen-fertilized crops, while fewer than 50 studies reported less pest damage. Researchers have […]
Credit: This publication was adapted from "Insect andMiteControlon Woody Ornamentals and Herbaceous Perennials," Bulletin 504, an Ohio State University Extension publication authored by D.J. Shetlar, Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University, Columbus OH; "InsectControlforShade Trees," EC 851, and "InsectControlforShrubs," EC 780, authored by H.E. Williams ...
Predatorymitesforfungus gnats There are two predatorymitesspecies which are most effective for fungus gnatscontrol, Macrocheles robustulus (Macro-Mite) and Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Entomite-M). These beneficialmitesprey on the larvae of fungus gnats in the soil, preventing them from turning into adult fungus gnats.
Soil predatorymites,forexample Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Laelapidae) or Macrocheles robustulus (Macrochelidae) for thecontrolof sciarid fly larvae and thrips pupae are much less frequently ...
Mitecontrolusing beneficial insects and biologicalcontrolsleads to healthier plants and higher yields. Whether growing indoors or outdoors,mitescan cause serious crop damage. Successful integrated pest management starts with identifying the problem.
Research-based information is presented on how to manage greenhouse insects and other pests including thrips, aphids, whiteflies,mites, fungus gnats, and mealybugs.
