Quality control protocols for gall midges
Gall midges are the natural enemy of various species of aphids and can therefore be used as biological control agents. Different quality control protocols apply to different species of gall midges. In these protocols you will find topics such as guidelines and instructions for storage of these products and also a quick scan check. Based on this quick scan check you can assess the quality of the delivered material.
An overview of the protocols for each species of gall midge follows below:
- Aphidoletes aphidimyza
- Feltiella acarisuga
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If the product does not meet quality standards, please contact the Biology Department. This can be done via e-mail or by phoning 0174 - 446 293.
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Quality control protocols for gall midges
Gall midges are the natural enemy of various species of aphids and can therefore be used as biological control agents. Different quality control protocols apply to different species of gall midges. In these protocols you will find topics such as guidelines and instructions for storage of these products and also a quick scan check. Based on this quick scan check you can assess the quality of the delivered material.
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An overview of the protocols for each species of gall midge follows below:
- Aphidoletes aphidimyza
- Feltiella acarisuga
Unsatisfactory quality
If the product does not meet quality standards, please contact the Biology Department. This can be done via e-mail or by phoning 0174 - 446 293.
Contact form
Can't find your answer? Fill out the contact form and our specialist Kevin van Kester will get back to you. On weekdays, even within 24 hours.
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Gall midge general
Gall midge is a natural enemy of spider mite and aphid. The gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is especially effective against spider mite; the gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza’s main prey is aphid.
Gall midge is a natural enemy of spider mite and aphid. The gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is especially effective against spider mite; the gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza’s main prey is aphid.
Tips for the usage of natural enemies
Regarding biological crop protection you are dealing with a living product. Its use is different from that with the application of chemical pesticides.
Regarding biological crop protection you are dealing with a living product. Its use is different from that with the application of chemical pesticides.
Aphidoletes aphidimyza against aphids
The gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza mainly occurs in Europe and is used in several crops as a natural enemy of various aphid species. It has been proven that the gall midge feeds itself with more than 60 aphid species.
The gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza mainly occurs in Europe and is used in several crops as a natural enemy of various aphid species. It has been proven that the gall midge feeds itself with more than 60 aphid species.