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The Mite Formally Known As Hypoaspis
Every once in a while a good bug goes in for a name overhaul. Some folks, taxonomists specifically, make a living doing this. Well, we’re just kidding on that front. Name changes are the result of myriad things ranging from oversight to discovery. Sometimes these changes rage back and forth, flip-flopping, while others cannot be agreed upon by the worldwide community, defeating the very purpose of the binomial nomenclature — a Latin name we can all agree on. But in any case, we’ve been informed that the predatory mite, Hypoaspis miles has been changed to Stratiolaelaps scimitus.
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Order Quad Bumblebee Hives Now for 2011
Due to the falling off of honeybees the demand for bumblebees has been through the roof. Thus, our Quad outdoor hives should be ordered between now and January for early spring delivery. Last April the backlog was reaching 10-12 weeks (better than the year before) leading to lots of people disappointed they couldn’t have their bees immediately. We don’t want that, moreover, you don’t want to lose out on any crop pollination opportunities.
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Regulatory Changes and the Biocontrol Industry
Editor’s Note: Since 2002 the biocontrol industry has had a more difficult time importing and moving the beneficial insects, mites, and nematodes collectively known as biocontrols. Transportation barriers were put in place — stemming from the events of 9/11 — making our efforts more challenging. Efforts to make changes so as to lessen or even remove said barriers has been handled by the ANBP (Association of Natural Bio-control Producers), of which we are a member. Lynn M. Beck, Executive Director, has provided the following update as it concerns these matters. –Ed.
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Why Biocontrols Don’t Ship Immediately
This is a question a lot of people ask at one time or another when using biological pest controls. Whether you’re asking a dealer, distributor, or even a producer, the answer will generally be slightly different, yet will stem from the same thing: the products’ extreme perishability. In any case, one simple fact you’re sure to love is that any shipping limitation issues you may encounter in the bug industry are there with your best interests in mind. Here’s why.
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