The parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Cresson), was abundant in some samples, but usually parasitized only a small percentage of aphids within colonies. The fungus, Verticillium lecanii (Zimm.), ...

Cornell research presentations provide valuable insights on sustainable, integrated pest management solutions for CEA ...

Here is everything you need to know about greenflies and why so many have been spotted in the North East recently.

The flowers produce tiny nectaries sized just right to draw in syrphid flies, ladybeetles, and parasitoid wasps, all of which feed on aphids. Syrphid flies are also known to pollinate cucumber ...

These beneficial insects consume many garden pests, including aphids. Parasitoid wasps lay their eggs inside other insects to ...

Known as the “aphid lion,” lacewing larvae are voracious ... Beneficial insects — predators like ladybugs, lacewings and parasitoid wasps; decomposers like beetles and pillbugs; and ...

This annual entices parasitoid wasps and syrphid flies as a form of natural pest control for aphids, as well as other garden irritants that target cucumbers. Adding this companion plant next to your ...

These are highly beneficial insects to have in your yard because their larvae feed on garden pests such as scale, aphids, and thrips. It's also believed that Thymus serpyllum can attract tachinid ...

All whiteflies suffer from an identity crisis, as they are not “true” flies at all. Their appearance resembles tiny, pure white “moths” but they are in fact, closely related to sap-sucking aphids.