Biological Solutions
Spider Mite Control - Longipes
Product ID: ML10
Mesoseiulus longipes is similar to P. persimilis but can tolerate lower humidity (40% at 70 degrees F). M. longipes are effective in temperatures up to 100 degrees F, although a comparable increase in humidity is required. Apply these predators in warm greenhouses and interiorscapes with artificial lighting. The lifespan of the adults, the form in which they are shipped, is 34 days. Release rates indoors, 3/sq. ft. bi-weekly, 1-2 times; outdoors, 5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 1-2 times.
Price:
$42.50
Spider Mite Control - Occidentalis
Product ID: GO10
Galendromus occidentalis is a very versatile mite predator and tolerates high temperatures and high humidity (60-85%) well, both indoors and out. Use G. occidentalis to control spider mites, two spotted mites, Russet mites, and others on gardens, greenhouses, and orchards of all types. Adults eat 1-3 pest adults or up to 6 pest eggs/day. Release rates indoors, 2-3/sq. ft. bi-weekly, 1-2 applications; outdoors, 5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 1-2 applications.
Price:
$42.50
Steinernema Feltiae
Product ID: SF11
Steinernema feltiae nematodes are the product of choice when your problems concern more active, shallowly occurring pests of fungus gnat or mushroom fly larvae, root aphids, etc. These nematodes feature a shallowly-present habit like S. carpocapsae, but an intermediate active-hunting “cruising” characteristic which may make them superior to many other species for the purposes specified. In fact, due to their shallow-cruising nature, S. feltiae are said to be the best nematodes for fungus gnat larvae and root aphids They tolerate cold better than the others as well.
Price:
$42.50
Steinernema Carpocapsae
Product ID: SC11
Steinernema Carpocapsae nematodes (SC) is most effective against flea larvae, termites, ants, and caterpillars in lawns, garden soil, and under trees where larvae pupate. S. carpocapsae tends to be most effective when applied against highly mobile surface-adapted insects. Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes use sit-and-wait strategy ambush to attack highly mobile insects.
Price:
$42.85
Garden Insects Variety Pack
Product ID: LBP10
Garden Variety Pack Combination: two bags of 750 ladybugs, 1,000 green lacewing eggs $46.45
The Garden Deluxe Pack: Two bags of 750 ladybugs, 1,000 green lacewing eggs and 10 mil. mixed nematodes for $59.85
The Garden Deluxe Pack: Two bags of 750 ladybugs, 1,000 green lacewing eggs and 10 mil. mixed nematodes for $59.85
Price:
$46.45
Fungus Gnat and Thrips Control - Hypoaspis miles (Stratiolaelaps scimitus)
Product ID: HP10
Stratiolaelaps scimitus (formerly Hypoaspis miles) is a soil-dwelling mite capable of the prevention, control, and management of sciarid flies, shore flies, root aphids and various thrips and soil pests.
Price:
$48.65