Biological Pest Control Collection

False-colour SEM of Tetranychus, a red spider mite

Charles Lester Marlatt, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing... between 1890 and 1910
Charles L. Marlatt, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing slightly right, between 1890 and 1910. [Entomologist: introduced the ladybird Chilocorus similis into the United States to control

Predatory mite, SEM
Predatory mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts of a Phytoseiulus sp. mite. This mite is used as a biological control animal against red spider mites

Persimilis mite, SEM
Persimilis mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the persimilis (Phytoseiulus persimilis) mite. It grows up to 0.5 millimetres in length

Seven-spot ladybird feeding
Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) feeding on an aphid. Aphids are the main food source of the seven-spot ladybird

Encarsia wasp head, SEM
Parasitic wasp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of the wasp Encarsia formosa, a parasite of garden whitefly. Whitefly are a common pest of garden plants and crops

Wasp wings, SEM
Wasps wings (Encarsia formosa), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). E. formosa are bred for use as biological pest control, against whitefly. Magnification: x25 at 6x7cm size

Barn owls feeding on a rat
Barn owls (Tyto alba) feeding on a rat. Parent feeding a nearly fully-grown young owl with a hunted rat. The young owl was raised in a coop provided on a farm in Israel

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Biological pest control: A natural solution to combat agricultural threats. 🌱🐛 Discover the power of beneficial predators like Tetranychus mites (False-colour SEM) that feed on red spider mites, preventing damage to crops. 🌿🕷️ Predatory mites (SEM), such as Phytoseiulus and Amblyseius, are another essential ally in the fight against pests. 🕷️🦎 The Persimilis mite (SEM) is a potent ally against two-spotted spider mites, ensuring a balanced ecosystem. 🌿🦎 Seven-spot ladybirds (feeding) add color to the field while devouring aphids and other soft-bodied insects. 🌼🐞 Encarsia wasps (SEM) are tiny assassins, laying their eggs inside whitefly larvae, turning them into unwitting soldiers for biological control. 🌿🐝 Barn owls (feeding on a rat) are a vital component of the ecosystem, controlling rodent populations and maintaining the delicate balance between predators and prey. 🌾🦉 Biological pest control: A sustainable, eco-friendly approach to agriculture.