Beneficial insects, mites and nematodes are naturally occurring macro-organisms harnessed to control specific plant pests.

They are commonly called ‘natural enemies’, biocontrol agents or macrobials.

Natural pollinators, like bumblebees, are widely employed by growers to ensure efficient cross-pollination of crops such as protected tomatoes, strawberries, eggplants and blueberries, as well as a range of field-grown crops and seed crops. Optimising pollination rates, pollinators are used to maximise crop yields and can also help improve fruit quality.

Biorationals or biopesticides are used to describe three types of bioprotectant - semiochemicals, microbials and natural substances.
Emitted by plants, animals and other organisms, semiochemicals are used to communicate within, or between, species. Target-specific, they have a non-toxic mode of action.

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Biology dispensers are mechanical solutions designed to improve the efficient automatic and even distribution of beneficial mites, and certain insects, into a crop - optimising biocontrol while reducing labour.

Effective IPM starts with regular scouting, a fundamental first step. Timely identification of a pest's initial presence in a crop is crucial. Additionally, a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics between pest and beneficial populations is indispensable for the success of a crop program.