and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield,…
paralyzing toxin that also starts predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its…
controlling their populations. These tiny wasps lay their eggs inside or on the bodies of host pests. When the eggs hatch, the wasp larvae feed on and…
and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies. Co-owner and general director Ivo de Groot has witnessed the effect…
lacewings target on aphids , caterpillars , thrips , mealybugs , and other soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla…
on, and, notably, pollination efficiency. Bumblebees, with their larger bodies and distinctive characteristics, offer several advantages over…
stage within or on the host's body. Emergence: Once the parasitic wasp reaches maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest…
and penetrate Delia platura larvae and release symbiotic bacteria into its body cavity. These bacteria transform the host's tissue into a nutrient…
a weapon for defense. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into the body through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe pain that…
Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized by their unsegmented, cylindrical bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to…
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