Western Siberia, Russia
Phytoseiulus & Encarsia scale-up delivering consistent predators for greenhouse IPM
Crop Urbanis refined rearing environments, diets and QA to scale Phytoseiulus and Encarsia predator production supporting greenhouse IPM programmes.
Project overview
A biocontrol producer needed to increase supply of Phytoseiulus and Encarsia predators while ensuring consistent QA for greenhouse clients. Crop Urbanis optimised operations.
Challenges & approach
- Environmental variability affected predator lifecycle speed and survivability.
- Feeding regimes and host plant rotations needed standardisation.
- QA sampling had to scale with increased batches without bottlenecks.
Our contribution
- Installed zoned climate control with live monitoring and alert thresholds.
- Created standardised diet and host plant schedules with forecasting tools.
- Implemented digital QA workflows automating sample tracking and reporting.
Outcomes & proof
| Metric | Result | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Scale-up plan | Delivered | Capacity ramp roadmap |
| QC SOP | Delivered | Purity and viability tests |
| Release schedule | Delivered | Crop stage alignment |
Inline FAQs
How do we maintain QA at scale?
Digital SOPs automate sampling schedules, thresholds and reporting to keep QA consistent.
Can we integrate with greenhouse customer dashboards?
Yes—API-ready QA exports feed customer dashboards so they can track predator deliveries.
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