Discover how Heterorhabditis bacteriophora beneficial nematodes provide natural, effective control of soil-dwelling insect pests like grubs, weevils, and fungus gnat larvae. Learn how they work, where to apply them, and why they’re a powerful tool for sustainable pest management.
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Heterorhabditis indica: The Natural Ally Against Small Hive Beetles /
Beneficial Heterorhabditis indica nematodes target and kill small hive beetle pupae in the soil, providing fast, natural, and safe control for your apiary. Ideal for organic and treatment-free beekeepers looking to protect colonies without chemicals
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Small hive beetles, Aethina tumida are the most devastating insect pest of honey bee (Aphis mellifera) hives (Photo 1). Both adults and larvae of small hive beetle cause direct and indirect damages to honeybees. In case of direct damage, larvae of small hive beetle directly feed on the honeybee brood, honey. pollen and destroy honeycombs. In case of indirect damage, both adults and larvae of small hive beetle spread yeast, Kodamaea ohmeri into the colony and yeast that grows on the honeycombs causes fermentation of honey, which is not suitable for human consumption or as the food for honeybees.
Read MoreBiological control of cabbage pests with Rhabditis blumi nematode /
Caterpillars of some insect pests including Imported cabbage worm (Artogeia rapae; Fig. 1), Diamondback moth (Pluetella xylostella) and Cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) cause a tremendous damage to many cruciferous plants including cabbage, radish, collard greens (Fig. 2) and mustard.
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