{"title":"All Products","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"aphidius-colemani-parasitoid-mummies","title":"APHIDIUSforce™ C (500\/ 1,000\/ 5,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAPHIDIUSforce™ C is a biological aphid control built around \u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani\u003c\/em\u003e, a parasitoid wasp that specializes in the smaller pest aphids. Its exceptional hunting behavior lets it detect and parasitize developing aphid hot spots even at low prey density, which makes it a strong preventative tool in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens. Each aphid it parasitizes becomes a bronze mummy, and the wasp pairs especially well with banker plants for season-long aphid control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreen Peach Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMelon\/Cotton Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAphis gossypii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlack Bean Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAphis fabae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCannabis Aphid (\u003cem\u003ePhorodon cannabis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetable crops, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Aphidius colemani controls aphids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFemale wasps hunt for aphids by sensing the odor of infested plants and the aphid’s honeydew secretions. Once she finds aphids, the female touches them with her antennae to confirm they are an appropriate species, then uses her ovipositor to insert a single egg inside the host. When the egg hatches, the larva eats the aphid from the inside, killing it 7 to 10 days later. The larva then spins a cocoon and the aphid turns into a bronze-colored mummy. The wasp pupates for 7 to 10 days before emerging as an adult, chewing a round exit hole out of the back of the aphid. Each female can lay up to 300 eggs, most of them during the first four days of adulthood. \u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly effective when used with banker plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–5 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–25 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e APHIDIUSforce™ C can be released preventatively. Once aphids are detected, increase the dosage rate in line with pest density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the container near the crop to be treated and release any adult wasps that have already emerged. If necessary, gently tap the bottle to encourage them to fly away. Then sprinkle the remaining contents on flat leaves or into release boxes and hang them in the plants\/crops. Do not place mummies directly onto soil or substrate. Ensure the product contents remain dry and are not moved from the introduction site for a few days. For blister packs, open the tab on the back and hang it near the plants, out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use immediately upon receipt. If that is not possible, the product can be briefly stored at 6–8°C \/ 43–46°F and RH \u0026gt; 85%. Always adhere to the use-by date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mummies can be observed on the leaves of the crop 10–14 days after the first application. A perfectly round hole at the back of the mummy indicates that an adult \u003cem\u003eA. colemani\u003c\/em\u003e has emerged. Control should be achieved once 80% of the aphids are parasitized. Check efficacy by watching for a reduction in the pest population, fewer hot spots, and healthy plant growth free of honeydew or sooty mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellow sticky cards for the first few days after the wasps are released. Blue sticky cards are acceptable to keep the entire time. When scouting, look for the presence of hyperparasitoids, especially in the late summer months — they can hinder a biocontrol program by killing the \u003cem\u003eAphidius\u003c\/em\u003e developing inside the aphids. Hyperparasitoids leave a jagged exit hole on the aphid mummy instead of the nearly perfectly round hole that \u003cem\u003eAphidius\u003c\/em\u003e spp. produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benefical-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 500","offer_id":46818850537628,"sku":"AC5","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1000","offer_id":46818850570396,"sku":"AC10","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 5000","offer_id":46818850603164,"sku":"AC50","price":288.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blister Pack of 1000 - 10x100 Blisters","offer_id":46818850635932,"sku":"AC10BP","price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blister Pack of 5000 - 50x100 Blisters","offer_id":46818850668700,"sku":"AC50BP","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz cup of 5000","offer_id":46818850701468,"sku":"AC50-CUP","price":288.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/APHIDIUSforce_C_500_aphidius_colemani_main_image.webp?v=1778110052"},{"product_id":"a-colemania-ervi-mix","title":"APHIDIUSforce™ CE (500\/ 1,000\/ 5,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAPHIDIUSforce™ CE pairs two parasitoid wasps — \u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAphidius ervi\u003c\/em\u003e — so a single release covers both the smaller and the larger pest aphids common in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens. Colemani hunts down the small species while ervi handles the big ones; both find aphid hot spots at low density and turn each host into a bronze mummy. It is a practical choice when you don’t have time to identify every aphid species in the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall aphid species (\u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreen Peach Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMelon\/Cotton Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAphis gossypii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlack Bean Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAphis fabae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCannabis Aphid (\u003cem\u003ePhorodon cannabis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge aphid species (\u003cem\u003eAphidius ervi\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePotato Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMacrosiphum euphorbiae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFoxglove Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAulacorthum solani\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePea Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAcyrthosiphon pisum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetable crops, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the wasps control aphids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFemale wasps hunt for aphids by sensing the odor of infested plants and the aphid’s honeydew secretions. Once she finds aphids, the female touches them with her antennae to confirm they are an appropriate species, then uses her ovipositor to insert a single egg inside the host. When the egg hatches, the larva eats the aphid from the inside, killing it 7 to 10 days later. The larva then spins a cocoon and the aphid turns into a bronze-colored mummy. The wasp pupates for 7 to 10 days before emerging as an adult, chewing a round exit hole out of the back of the aphid. Each female can lay up to 300 eggs, most of them during the first four days of adulthood. \u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly effective when used with banker plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–5 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–25 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e APHIDIUSforce™ CE can be released preventatively. Once aphids are detected, increase the dosage rate in line with pest density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the container near the crop to be treated and release any adult wasps that have already emerged. If necessary, gently tap the bottle to encourage them to fly away. Then sprinkle the remaining contents on flat leaves or into release boxes and hang them in the plants\/crops. Do not place mummies directly onto soil or substrate. Ensure the product contents remain dry and are not moved from the introduction site for a few days. For blister packs, open the tab on the back and hang it near the plants, out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use immediately upon receipt. If that is not possible, the product can be briefly stored at 6–8°C \/ 43–46°F and RH \u0026gt; 85%. Always adhere to the use-by date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mummies can be observed on the leaves of the crop 10–14 days after the first application. A perfectly round hole at the back of the mummy indicates that an adult wasp has emerged. Control should be achieved once 80% of the aphids are parasitized. Check efficacy by watching for a reduction in the pest population, fewer hot spots, and healthy plant growth free of honeydew or sooty mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellow sticky cards for the first few days after the wasps are released. Blue sticky cards are acceptable to keep the entire time. When scouting, look for the presence of hyperparasitoids, especially in the late summer months — they can hinder a biocontrol program by killing the \u003cem\u003eAphidius\u003c\/em\u003e developing inside the aphids. 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The broad species mix covers both small and large aphids, so it is a strong choice for mixed infestations or when you would rather not identify every aphid in the crop. Each wasp turns its host into a mummy you can scout on the leaf, and the blend works across greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall aphid species:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreen Peach Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMelon\/Cotton Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAphis gossypii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlack Bean Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAphis fabae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCannabis Aphid (\u003cem\u003ePhorodon cannabis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge aphid species:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePotato Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMacrosiphum euphorbiae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFoxglove Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAulacorthum solani\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePea Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAcyrthosiphon pisum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLettuce Aphid (\u003cem\u003eNasonovia ribisnigri\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetable crops, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the wasps control aphids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFemale wasps hunt for aphids by sensing the odor of infested plants and the aphid’s honeydew secretions. Once she finds aphids, the female touches them with her antennae to confirm they are an appropriate species, then uses her ovipositor to insert a single egg inside the host. When the egg hatches, the larva eats the aphid from the inside, killing it 7 to 10 days later. The larva then spins a cocoon and the aphid turns into a mummy. The wasp pupates for 7 to 10 days before emerging as an adult, chewing a round exit hole out of the back of the aphid. Each female can lay up to 300 eggs, most of them during the first four days of adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–5 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–25 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e APHIDIUSforce™ Mix can be released preventatively. Once aphids are detected, increase the dosage rate in line with pest density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle the contents on flat leaves or into release boxes and hang them in the plants\/crops. Do not place mummies directly onto soil or substrate. Ensure the product contents remain dry and are not moved from the introduction site for a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use immediately upon receipt. If that is not possible, the product can be briefly stored at 6–8°C \/ 43–46°F and RH \u0026gt; 85%. Always adhere to the use-by date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mummies can be observed on the leaves of the crop 10–14 days after the first application. Note that \u003cem\u003eAphelinus abdominalis\u003c\/em\u003e produces black mummies, whereas the other three species produce golden\/brown mummies. A perfectly round hole at the back of the mummy indicates that an adult wasp has emerged. Control should be achieved once 80% of the aphids are parasitized. Check efficacy by watching for a reduction in the pest population, fewer hot spots, and healthy plant growth free of honeydew or sooty mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellow sticky cards for the first few days after the wasps are released. Blue sticky cards are acceptable to keep the entire time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benefical-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 750","offer_id":46819419717788,"sku":"AMX7","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/APHIDIUSforce_Mix_bottle_of_750_main_image.webp?v=1778118867"},{"product_id":"neoseiulus-cucumeris-thrips-predatory-mites-in-bran","title":"AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (20,000\/ 50,000\/ 250,000 in liter tube)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ C is a predatory mite, \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, used for the prevention, control, and management of thrips, with useful activity against several pest mites. This format ships as loose bulk mites in a 1-liter shaker tube, ready to tap out evenly across the canopy or into release boxes. Cucumeris was the first predatory mite observed to feed on thrips, and as a generalist it also feeds on pollen — so it can be introduced preventively before thrips pressure builds in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWestern Flower Thrips (\u003cem\u003eFrankliniella occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFlower or Eastern Thrips (\u003cem\u003eF. tritici\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnion Thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Thrips (\u003cem\u003eHeliothrips haemorrhoidalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMelon Thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips palmi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCyclamen Mite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTomato Russet Mite (\u003cem\u003eAculops lycopersici\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBroad Mite (\u003cem\u003ePolyphagotarsonemus latus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, field crops, row crops, and orchard crops — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius cucumeris controls thrips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris is a phytoseiid predatory mite and the first predatory mite observed to feed on thrips. Like most \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius\u003c\/em\u003e spp., it is a generalist: the nymphal and adult stages are predatory and feed on the first larval stage of thrips. Because it targets that early larval stage, pair it with a soil-dwelling biocontrol agent that attacks the thrips pupal stage for long-term control. Cucumeris also feeds on pollen, which lets it establish in the crop ahead of a thrips outbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaker Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 per sq. ft., repeat weekly or bi-weekly as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release bulk mites in the early or late hours of the day of receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the tubes on a shelf horizontally until release so the mites disperse evenly. When ready, hold the tube horizontally and gently rotate to distribute the mites, then unscrew the top, remove the filter paper, and replace the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently tap the mites out of the tube evenly onto the foliage in the area to be treated. A whirlybird-type spreader or a modified leaf-blower speeds up the process and widens the release area, and Universal Release Boxes (URBs) work well too — hang them on the plant and scoop a small amount into each. Concentrate the product at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. Leave the tube, cap removed, in the treatment area for 24 hours so all mites can exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store predatory mites for more than 8 hours. Keep them in moderate humidity at 55–65°F until ready to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants for decreasing populations of thrips larvae. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult, so the most reliable method is to watch for reduced pest pressure after releases. Predatory mites are fast-moving, hide in the foliage, and ambush their prey, so they are rarely found in large numbers alongside the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid direct sunlight during release, and avoid hot, dry conditions that stress the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Mite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ C is \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, a phytoseiid predatory mite and the first predatory mite ever observed feeding on thrips. Adults run 0.5 to 1 mm long, tear-shaped, and milky white to light beige — close in size to its stablemate \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, though swirskii is the more pear-shaped of the two. Not every life stage hunts: the six-legged larva does not take prey at all, and predation begins with the nymphs and continues through adulthood. Cucumeris is a generalist, so pollen sustains a population in the crop before thrips ever show up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris completes one larval and two nymphal instars before the final molt to adult. Juvenile stages are usually complete within 10 days of emergence, and adults then live roughly four to five weeks — long enough that a sachet placed early keeps working well past the first generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.15 mm, murky white to beige, laid individually on leaf hairs or along the midrib; larvae emerge after 2 to 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall and six-legged — this stage does not take prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymph (two instars)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResembles the adult with eight fully formed legs but a smaller overall body; both instars are predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 1 mm, tear-shaped, light beige to milky white; lives about 4 to 5 weeks and lays up to 35 eggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotting cucumeris in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdults are fast-moving and spend most of their time down in the foliage, ambushing prey rather than patrolling in the open, so you will not find them massed together the way pest mites are. Two things help. First, the eggs described above are distinct from pest mite eggs, so finding them confirms the predators are established and reproducing rather than simply present. Second, while cucumeris works below the canopy surface, adults do occasionally traverse the upper leaf surfaces, and that is where a hand lens is most likely to catch one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a bulk release does in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA shaker tube puts the whole population into the canopy at once. Every mite has to find prey and start laying where it lands, so even coverage and release points on the worst plants matter more here than with a breeder sachet, which meters mites out over several weeks from a protected packet. That is also why the bulk rate runs heavier and more often — 5 to 10 per square foot, repeated weekly or bi-weekly — since each application is a pulse rather than a slow trickle. Tap at a steady pace as you walk the rows: hurrying the tube empties it unevenly and leaves gaps that take a full cycle to close. Universal Release Boxes help by giving the mites a sheltered starting point instead of dropping them straight onto exposed foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy cucumeris needs a soil partner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris feeds on the first larval instar of thrips and only that stage. Later instars drop off the plant to pupate in the growing medium, where a foliar predator cannot reach them, and they return as adults to start the cycle again. Running cucumeris alone therefore trims each generation without closing it. For long-term control, pair it with a soil-dwelling agent that attacks the pupal stage — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stratiolaelaps\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dalotia-coriaria\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDalotia coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nematodes\"\u003ebeneficial nematodes\u003c\/a\u003e — so the pest is under pressure both above and below the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConditions it wants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris performs best between 66°F and 80°F with relative humidity in the 65 to 72 percent band. Humidity at the leaf surface matters more than the room reading, and sachets in particular should never be allowed to dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Cucumeris guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"AMBLYforce C for Thrips Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the cucumeris guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts thrips, the crops and climates it fits, release rates, and how to pair it with a soil agent for season-long control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cucumeris\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Cucumeris Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 20,000 in Bran","offer_id":46934866722972,"sku":"NCB2","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 20,000 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46934866755740,"sku":"NC20K-VM","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 50,000 in Bran","offer_id":46934866788508,"sku":"NCBN","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 50,000 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46934866821276,"sku":"NCB","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 250,000 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46934866854044,"sku":"NC250K-1L-VM","price":128.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/AMBLYforce_C_bottle_of_20000_in_Bran.webp?v=1779329824"},{"product_id":"amblyseius-cucumeris-thrips-predator-250000-5liter-bulk-bag","title":"AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (5 liter bulk bag)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ C is a predatory mite, \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, used for the prevention, control, and management of thrips, with useful activity against several pest mites. This format ships as loose bulk mites in a 5-liter bag, dispensed with the provided scoop for fast coverage of larger plantings. Cucumeris was the first predatory mite observed to feed on thrips, and as a generalist it also feeds on pollen — so it can be introduced preventively before thrips pressure builds in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWestern Flower Thrips (\u003cem\u003eFrankliniella occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFlower or Eastern Thrips (\u003cem\u003eF. tritici\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnion Thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Thrips (\u003cem\u003eHeliothrips haemorrhoidalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMelon Thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips palmi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCyclamen Mite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTomato Russet Mite (\u003cem\u003eAculops lycopersici\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBroad Mite (\u003cem\u003ePolyphagotarsonemus latus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, field crops, row crops, and orchard crops — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius cucumeris controls thrips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris is a phytoseiid predatory mite and the first predatory mite observed to feed on thrips. Like most \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius\u003c\/em\u003e spp., it is a generalist: the nymphal and adult stages are predatory and feed on the first larval stage of thrips. Because it targets that early larval stage, pair it with a soil-dwelling biocontrol agent that attacks the thrips pupal stage for long-term control. Cucumeris also feeds on pollen, which lets it establish in the crop ahead of a thrips outbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 per sq. ft., repeat weekly or bi-weekly as needed. Use the provided scoop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release bulk mites in the early or late hours of the day of receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the bag on a shelf horizontally until release so the mites disperse evenly through the carrier. When ready, hold the bag horizontally and gently rotate to distribute the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the bag at the seal and sprinkle the contents evenly onto the plant foliage or into Universal Release Boxes (URBs) using the dispensing scoop, or disperse with a spreader or leaf-blower. Concentrate the product at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. Leave the open bag in the crop for 24 hours so all mites can exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store predatory mites for more than 8 hours. Keep them in moderate humidity at 55–65°F until ready to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants for decreasing populations of thrips larvae. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult, so the most reliable method is to watch for reduced pest pressure after releases. Predatory mites are fast-moving, hide in the foliage, and ambush their prey, so they are rarely found in large numbers alongside the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid direct sunlight during release, and avoid hot, dry conditions that stress the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Mite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ C is \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, a phytoseiid predatory mite and the first predatory mite ever observed feeding on thrips. Adults run 0.5 to 1 mm long, tear-shaped, and milky white to light beige — close in size to its stablemate \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, though swirskii is the more pear-shaped of the two. Not every life stage hunts: the six-legged larva does not take prey at all, and predation begins with the nymphs and continues through adulthood. Cucumeris is a generalist, so pollen sustains a population in the crop before thrips ever show up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris completes one larval and two nymphal instars before the final molt to adult. Juvenile stages are usually complete within 10 days of emergence, and adults then live roughly four to five weeks — long enough that a sachet placed early keeps working well past the first generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.15 mm, murky white to beige, laid individually on leaf hairs or along the midrib; larvae emerge after 2 to 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall and six-legged — this stage does not take prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymph (two instars)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResembles the adult with eight fully formed legs but a smaller overall body; both instars are predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 1 mm, tear-shaped, light beige to milky white; lives about 4 to 5 weeks and lays up to 35 eggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotting cucumeris in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdults are fast-moving and spend most of their time down in the foliage, ambushing prey rather than patrolling in the open, so you will not find them massed together the way pest mites are. Two things help. First, the eggs described above are distinct from pest mite eggs, so finding them confirms the predators are established and reproducing rather than simply present. Second, while cucumeris works below the canopy surface, adults do occasionally traverse the upper leaf surfaces, and that is where a hand lens is most likely to catch one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a bulk release does in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA 5-liter bag puts the whole population into the canopy at once, across a much larger planting than a sachet program covers. Every mite has to find prey and start laying where it lands, so even coverage and release points on the worst plants matter more here than with a breeder sachet, which meters mites out over several weeks from a protected packet. That is also why the bulk rate runs heavier and more often — 5 to 10 per square foot, repeated weekly or bi-weekly — since each application is a pulse rather than a slow trickle. Work in consistent scoops rather than by eye: at this volume an uneven pass leaves gaps that take a full cycle to close. Universal Release Boxes help by giving the mites a sheltered starting point instead of dropping them straight onto exposed foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy cucumeris needs a soil partner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris feeds on the first larval instar of thrips and only that stage. Later instars drop off the plant to pupate in the growing medium, where a foliar predator cannot reach them, and they return as adults to start the cycle again. Running cucumeris alone therefore trims each generation without closing it. For long-term control, pair it with a soil-dwelling agent that attacks the pupal stage — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stratiolaelaps\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dalotia-coriaria\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDalotia coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nematodes\"\u003ebeneficial nematodes\u003c\/a\u003e — so the pest is under pressure both above and below the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConditions it wants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris performs best between 66°F and 80°F with relative humidity in the 65 to 72 percent band. Humidity at the leaf surface matters more than the room reading, and sachets in particular should never be allowed to dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Cucumeris guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the cucumeris guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts thrips, the crops and climates it fits, release rates, and how to pair it with a soil agent for season-long control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cucumeris\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Cucumeris Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"100,000- 5 liter bag in Vermiculite","offer_id":46947616456860,"sku":"NC100VG","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100,000- 5 liter breeder bag in bran","offer_id":46947616489628,"sku":"NCBB","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250,000- 5 Liter bag in 80% Bran\/ 20% Vermiculite","offer_id":46947616522396,"sku":"NCBG","price":128.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250,000- 5 Liter bag in bran","offer_id":46947616555164,"sku":"NCGN","price":128.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250,000- 5 Liter bag in Vermiculite","offer_id":46947616587932,"sku":"NCVG","price":128.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/AMBLYforce_C_thrips_predator_5_liter_bulk_bag_100000_5_liter_breeder_bag_in_Vermiculite.webp?v=1779295530"},{"product_id":"neoseiulus-cucumeris-mites-in-slow-release-packets","title":"AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator in slow release sachets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ C is a predatory mite, \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, used for the prevention, control, and management of thrips, with useful activity against several pest mites. This format ships in slow-release breeder sachets: the mites reproduce inside each sachet and trickle out into the crop over several weeks, giving steady, hands-off thrips control. Cucumeris was the first predatory mite observed to feed on thrips, and as a generalist it also feeds on pollen — so it can be introduced preventively in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWestern Flower Thrips (\u003cem\u003eFrankliniella occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFlower or Eastern Thrips (\u003cem\u003eF. tritici\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnion Thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Thrips (\u003cem\u003eHeliothrips haemorrhoidalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMelon Thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips palmi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCyclamen Mite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTomato Russet Mite (\u003cem\u003eAculops lycopersici\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBroad Mite (\u003cem\u003ePolyphagotarsonemus latus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, field crops, row crops, and orchard crops — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius cucumeris controls thrips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris is a phytoseiid predatory mite and the first predatory mite observed to feed on thrips. Like most \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius\u003c\/em\u003e spp., it is a generalist: the nymphal and adult stages are predatory and feed on the first larval stage of thrips. Because it targets that early larval stage, pair it with a soil-dwelling biocontrol agent that attacks the thrips pupal stage for long-term control. Cucumeris also feeds on pollen, which lets it establish in the crop ahead of a thrips outbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-Release Sachets (Hooks or Sticks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 sachet per 10 sq. ft.; may be increased to one sachet per plant in some crops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSachets on a stick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sachets on a stick for plants in propagation or those too small to support a hook. For trays or liners, put one sachet on a stick in the middle of each one (you can often use one sachet for every other tray\/liner if they are touching). For pots and baskets, place the sachet in the center next to the plant so the plant grows around it. Don’t let the bottom of the sachet touch the soil, since it can wick moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSachets on a hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e For larger plants, hang a sachet on a hook on the plant itself, close to the stem. Don’t lay sachets flat on the soil, where they tend to grow mold underneath, especially with top-watering. Very tall or wide plants may need more than one sachet for adequate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the sachets work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each sachet is filled with predatory and feeder mites that allow a slow, constant release over an extended period. Sachets last up to 5 weeks, and the week number is printed on the back. If a sachet is less than five weeks old, simply leave it in the plant — sachets are water-resistant and the mites reproduce inside and exit through a tiny hole. Sachets older than five weeks from the current week should be replaced (or left in the crop if removal is difficult).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store predatory mites for more than 8 hours. Keep them in moderate humidity at 55–65°F until ready to release. Do not store sachets in a refrigerator, air-conditioned room, or cooler — these conditions dry the sachets out and ruin them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants for decreasing populations of thrips larvae. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult, so the most reliable method is to watch for reduced pest pressure after releases. Predatory mites are fast-moving, hide in the foliage, and ambush their prey, so they are rarely found in large numbers alongside the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don’t let sachets dry out completely, and avoid direct sunlight. Prolonged moisture or damp conditions can degrade sachets or encourage fungal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Mite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ C is \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, a phytoseiid predatory mite and the first predatory mite ever observed feeding on thrips. Adults run 0.5 to 1 mm long, tear-shaped, and milky white to light beige — close in size to its stablemate \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, though swirskii is the more pear-shaped of the two. Not every life stage hunts: the six-legged larva does not take prey at all, and predation begins with the nymphs and continues through adulthood. Cucumeris is a generalist, so pollen sustains a population in the crop before thrips ever show up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris completes one larval and two nymphal instars before the final molt to adult. Juvenile stages are usually complete within 10 days of emergence, and adults then live roughly four to five weeks — long enough that a sachet placed early keeps working well past the first generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.15 mm, murky white to beige, laid individually on leaf hairs or along the midrib; larvae emerge after 2 to 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall and six-legged — this stage does not take prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymph (two instars)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResembles the adult with eight fully formed legs but a smaller overall body; both instars are predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 1 mm, tear-shaped, light beige to milky white; lives about 4 to 5 weeks and lays up to 35 eggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotting cucumeris in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdults are fast-moving and spend most of their time down in the foliage, ambushing prey rather than patrolling in the open, so you will not find them massed together the way pest mites are. Two things help. First, the eggs described above are distinct from pest mite eggs, so finding them confirms the predators are established and reproducing rather than simply present. Second, while cucumeris works below the canopy surface, adults do occasionally traverse the upper leaf surfaces, and that is where a hand lens is most likely to catch one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy cucumeris needs a soil partner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris feeds on the first larval instar of thrips and only that stage. Later instars drop off the plant to pupate in the growing medium, where a foliar predator cannot reach them, and they return as adults to start the cycle again. Running cucumeris alone therefore trims each generation without closing it. For long-term control, pair it with a soil-dwelling agent that attacks the pupal stage — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stratiolaelaps\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dalotia-coriaria\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDalotia coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nematodes\"\u003ebeneficial nematodes\u003c\/a\u003e — so the pest is under pressure both above and below the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConditions it wants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris performs best between 66°F and 80°F with relative humidity in the 65 to 72 percent band. Humidity at the leaf surface matters more than the room reading, and sachets in particular should never be allowed to dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Cucumeris guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"AMBLYforce C for Thrips Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the cucumeris guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts thrips, the crops and climates it fits, release rates, and how to pair it with a soil agent for season-long control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cucumeris\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Cucumeris Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"100 Large sachets (1,000ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947616620700,"sku":"NC10","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Mini sachets (250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947616653468,"sku":"N1H","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Mini sachets (250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947616686236,"sku":"N1K","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Large sachets (1,000ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947616719004,"sku":"NC20","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Mini sachets (250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947616751772,"sku":"NC5H","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Mini sachets (250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947616784540,"sku":"NC5K","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Large sachets (1,000ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947616817308,"sku":"NC50","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 Mini sachets (250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947616850076,"sku":"NC1H","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 Mini sachets (250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947616882844,"sku":"NC1K","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 mini sachets (250ea)\/ No Hook or Stick","offer_id":46947616915612,"sku":"NC1N","price":136.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/AMBLYforce_C_thrips_predator_in_slow_release_sachets_100_large_sachets_1000ea_hook.webp?v=1779297553"},{"product_id":"amblyseius-swirskii-whiteflythrips-predator-bulk-bag","title":"AMBLYforce™ S (125,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ S is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, used mainly to control whitefly, with some impact on spider mite populations. This format ships as loose bulk mites in a 5-liter bag (125,000), dispensed with the provided scoop for fast coverage of larger plantings. Swirskii is a polyphagous predator that also feeds on pollen, so it can be introduced preventively and thrives in warm crops — it stays active at high temperatures between 86°F and 95°F, which makes it a workhorse in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTobacco Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBemisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCertain Thrips spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus urticae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTarsonemid Mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius swirskii controls whitefly and thrips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSwirskii is polyphagous: it eats thrips (the first and second larval instars of western flower thrips) and whitefly (the eggs and first larval instar of greenhouse and \u003cem\u003eBemisia\u003c\/em\u003e whitefly). Used preventively, it can control whitefly before they produce honeydew. The predator’s population builds as pest pressure increases, and it can feed on pollen — or be supplementally fed in low- or non-pollinating crops. It adapts easily to high temperatures between 86°F and 95°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per sq. ft., bi-weekly as needed. Use the provided scoop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release bulk mites in the early or late hours of the day of receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the bag on a shelf horizontally until release so the mites disperse evenly through the carrier. When ready, hold the bag horizontally and gently rotate to distribute the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the bag at the seal and sprinkle the contents evenly onto the plant foliage or into Universal Release Boxes (URBs) using the dispensing scoop, or disperse with a spreader or leaf-blower. Concentrate the product at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. Leave the open bag in the crop for 24 hours so all mites can exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store predatory mites for more than 8 hours; keep them in moderate humidity at 55–65°F until ready to release. Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If storage is unavoidable, hold the product around 60°F, keep humidity high, and open the box so carbon dioxide does not build up and kill the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants for decreasing populations of thrips larvae and whitefly. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult, so the most reliable method is to watch for reduced pest pressure after releases. Predatory mites are fast-moving, hide in the foliage, and ambush their prey, so they are rarely found in large numbers alongside the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If used alongside \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e, use caution. In a greenhouse with mixed mites and whiteflies, clean up honeydew deposits and excessive webbing before release. Try to maintain microclimate humidity around 70%, supplementing with misting if conditions get too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Mite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ S is \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, a predatory mite in the family Phytoseiidae. Adults run 0.5 to 1 mm long, pear-shaped, and light beige to milky white — small enough that you will rarely pick one out without a hand lens. It looks much like \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, but with a smaller body. Swirskii is a generalist, moving between whitefly eggs and first-instar larvae, thrips larvae, spider mite eggs, tarsonemid mites, and pollen. That flexibility is what lets a population hold in the crop between pest flare-ups instead of dying out with its prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSwirskii passes through one larval and two nymphal instars before the final molt to adult. Juvenile stages are usually complete within 10 days of emergence, so mites released today are producing a second generation inside your crop well before the next scheduled application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.15 mm, murky white to beige, laid individually on leaf hairs or along the midrib; larvae emerge after 2 to 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNearly transparent, small, and six-legged — this stage does not take prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymph (two instars)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarker than the larva and already adult-like, with eight fully formed legs but a smaller overall body; both instars are predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 1 mm, pear-shaped, light beige to milky white; a female lays up to 38 eggs over her lifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotting swirskii in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdults are fast-moving and spend most of their time down in the foliage, ambushing prey rather than patrolling in the open, so you will not find them massed together the way pest mites are. Two things help. First, the eggs described above — about 0.15 mm, murky white to beige, laid singly on leaf hairs or along the midrib — are distinct from pest mite eggs, so finding them confirms the predators are established and reproducing rather than simply present. Second, while swirskii works below the canopy surface, adults do occasionally traverse the upper leaf surfaces, and that is where a hand lens is most likely to catch one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet drives how fast it develops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDevelopment from egg to adult is influenced mainly by diet: swirskii feeding on live prey develops faster than swirskii feeding on pollen. Pollen is what carries a population through the quiet stretches — it is not a substitute for prey, which is why low- and non-pollinating crops benefit from supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a bulk release does in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA 5-liter bag puts the whole population into the canopy at once, across a much larger planting than a tube covers. Every mite has to find prey and start laying where it lands, so even coverage and release points on the worst plants matter more here than with a breeder sachet, which meters mites out over several weeks from a protected packet. That is the reason for the bi-weekly repeat: each application is a pulse, and the repeats keep pressure on the pest while the first cohort establishes and begins reproducing in the crop. Work in consistent scoops rather than by eye — at this volume, an uneven pass leaves gaps that take a full cycle to close. Universal Release Boxes help by giving the mites a sheltered starting point instead of dropping them straight onto exposed foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Swirskii guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"Swirskii for Whitefly Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the swirskii guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, the crops and climates it fits, release rates, and how to build it into a season-long whitefly and thrips program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/swirskii\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Swirskii Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bag of 125,000 in 80% bran\/ 20% Vermiculite","offer_id":46947616981148,"sku":"ASBG","price":272.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bag of 125,000 in 100% bran","offer_id":46947617013916,"sku":"ASGN","price":272.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/AMBLYforce_S_125_000_bag_of_125000_in_80_bran_20_vermiculite.webp?v=1779297943"},{"product_id":"amblyseius-swirskii-thrips-predatory-mites-flowable","title":"AMBLYforce™ S (25,000\/ 50,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ S is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, used mainly to control whitefly, with some impact on spider mite populations. This format ships as loose bulk mites in a 1-liter shaker tube, ready to tap out evenly across the canopy or into release boxes. Swirskii is a polyphagous predator that also feeds on pollen, so it can be introduced preventively and thrives in warm crops — it stays active at high temperatures between 86°F and 95°F, which makes it a workhorse in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTobacco Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBemisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCertain Thrips spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus urticae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTarsonemid Mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius swirskii controls whitefly and thrips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSwirskii is polyphagous: it eats thrips (the first and second larval instars of western flower thrips) and whitefly (the eggs and first larval instar of greenhouse and \u003cem\u003eBemisia\u003c\/em\u003e whitefly). Used preventively, it can control whitefly before they produce honeydew. The predator’s population builds as pest pressure increases, and it can feed on pollen — or be supplementally fed in low- or non-pollinating crops. It adapts easily to high temperatures between 86°F and 95°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaker Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per sq. ft., bi-weekly as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release bulk mites in the early or late hours of the day of receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the tubes on a shelf horizontally until release so the mites disperse evenly. When ready, hold the tube horizontally and gently rotate to distribute the mites, then unscrew the top, remove the filter paper, and replace the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently tap the mites out of the tube evenly onto the foliage in the area to be treated. A whirlybird-type spreader or a modified leaf-blower speeds up the process and widens the release area, and Universal Release Boxes (URBs) work well too — hang them on the plant and scoop a small amount into each. Concentrate the product at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. Leave the tube, cap removed, in the treatment area for 24 hours so all mites can exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store predatory mites for more than 8 hours; keep them in moderate humidity at 55–65°F until ready to release. Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If storage is unavoidable, hold the product around 60°F, keep humidity high, and open the box so carbon dioxide does not build up and kill the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants for decreasing populations of thrips larvae and whitefly. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult, so the most reliable method is to watch for reduced pest pressure after releases. Predatory mites are fast-moving, hide in the foliage, and ambush their prey, so they are rarely found in large numbers alongside the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If used alongside \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e, use caution. In a greenhouse with mixed mites and whiteflies, clean up honeydew deposits and excessive webbing before release. Try to maintain microclimate humidity around 70%, supplementing with misting if conditions get too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Mite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ S is \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, a predatory mite in the family Phytoseiidae. Adults run 0.5 to 1 mm long, pear-shaped, and light beige to milky white — small enough that you will rarely pick one out without a hand lens. It looks much like \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, but with a smaller body. Swirskii is a generalist, moving between whitefly eggs and first-instar larvae, thrips larvae, spider mite eggs, tarsonemid mites, and pollen. That flexibility is what lets a population hold in the crop between pest flare-ups instead of dying out with its prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSwirskii passes through one larval and two nymphal instars before the final molt to adult. Juvenile stages are usually complete within 10 days of emergence, so mites released today are producing a second generation inside your crop well before the next scheduled application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.15 mm, murky white to beige, laid individually on leaf hairs or along the midrib; larvae emerge after 2 to 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNearly transparent, small, and six-legged — this stage does not take prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymph (two instars)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarker than the larva and already adult-like, with eight fully formed legs but a smaller overall body; both instars are predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 1 mm, pear-shaped, light beige to milky white; a female lays up to 38 eggs over her lifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotting swirskii in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdults are fast-moving and spend most of their time down in the foliage, ambushing prey rather than patrolling in the open, so you will not find them massed together the way pest mites are. Two things help. First, the eggs described above — about 0.15 mm, murky white to beige, laid singly on leaf hairs or along the midrib — are distinct from pest mite eggs, so finding them confirms the predators are established and reproducing rather than simply present. Second, while swirskii works below the canopy surface, adults do occasionally traverse the upper leaf surfaces, and that is where a hand lens is most likely to catch one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet drives how fast it develops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDevelopment from egg to adult is influenced mainly by diet: swirskii feeding on live prey develops faster than swirskii feeding on pollen. Pollen is what carries a population through the quiet stretches — it is not a substitute for prey, which is why low- and non-pollinating crops benefit from supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a bulk release does in the crop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA shaker tube puts the whole population into the canopy at once. Every mite has to find prey and start laying where it lands, so even coverage and release points on the worst plants matter more here than with a breeder sachet, which meters mites out over several weeks from a protected packet. That is the reason for the bi-weekly repeat: each application is a pulse, and the repeats keep pressure on the pest while the first cohort establishes and begins reproducing in the crop. Universal Release Boxes help by giving the mites a sheltered starting point instead of dropping them straight onto exposed foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Swirskii guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"Swirskii for Whitefly Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the swirskii guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, the crops and climates it fits, release rates, and how to build it into a season-long whitefly and thrips program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/swirskii\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Swirskii Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 25,000 in 80% Bran\/20% Vermiculite","offer_id":46947617046684,"sku":"ASB","price":60.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 25,000 in Bran","offer_id":46947617079452,"sku":"ASBN","price":60.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 50,000 in 80% Bran\/20% Vermiculite","offer_id":46947617112220,"sku":"ASB5","price":115.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/AMBLYforce_S_25_000__50_000_bottle_of_25000_in_80_bran_20_vermiculite.webp?v=1779298500"},{"product_id":"amblyseius-swirskii-mites-in-slow-release-packets","title":"AMBLYforce™ S (Sachets)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ S is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, used mainly to control whitefly, with some impact on spider mite populations. This format ships in slow-release breeder sachets: the mites reproduce inside each sachet and trickle out into the crop over several weeks, giving steady, hands-off whitefly and thrips control. Swirskii is a polyphagous predator that also feeds on pollen and thrives in warm crops — it stays active at high temperatures between 86°F and 95°F, which makes it a workhorse in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTobacco Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBemisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCertain Thrips spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus urticae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTarsonemid Mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius swirskii controls whitefly and thrips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSwirskii is polyphagous: it eats thrips (the first and second larval instars of western flower thrips) and whitefly (the eggs and first larval instar of greenhouse and \u003cem\u003eBemisia\u003c\/em\u003e whitefly). Used preventively, it can control whitefly before they produce honeydew. The predator’s population builds as pest pressure increases, and it can feed on pollen — or be supplementally fed in low- or non-pollinating crops. It adapts easily to high temperatures between 86°F and 95°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-Release Sachets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne sachet every 6 ft. of crop row, monthly as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSachets on a stick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sachets on a stick for plants in propagation or those too small to support a hook. For trays or liners, put one sachet on a stick in the middle of each one (you can often use one sachet for every other tray\/liner if they are touching). For pots and baskets, place the sachet in the center next to the plant so the plant grows around it. Don’t let the bottom of the sachet touch the soil, since it can wick moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSachets on a hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e For larger plants, hang a sachet on a hook on the plant itself, close to the stem. Don’t lay sachets flat on the soil, where they tend to grow mold underneath, especially with top-watering. Very tall or wide plants may need more than one sachet for adequate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the sachets work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each sachet is filled with predatory and feeder mites that allow a slow, constant release over an extended period. Sachets last up to 5 weeks, and the week number is printed on the back. If a sachet is less than five weeks old, simply leave it in the plant — sachets are water-resistant and the mites reproduce inside and exit through a tiny hole. Sachets older than five weeks from the current week should be replaced (or left in the crop if removal is difficult).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store predatory mites for more than 8 hours; keep them in moderate humidity at 55–65°F until ready to release. Apply sachets as soon as possible. Do not store sachets in a refrigerator, air-conditioned room, or cooler — these conditions dry them out and ruin them. If storage is unavoidable, hold sachets around 60°F, keep humidity high, and open the box so carbon dioxide does not build up and kill the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants for decreasing populations of thrips larvae and whitefly. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult, so the most reliable method is to watch for reduced pest pressure after releases. Predatory mites are fast-moving, hide in the foliage, and ambush their prey, so they are rarely found in large numbers alongside the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If used alongside \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e, use caution. In a greenhouse with mixed mites and whiteflies, clean up honeydew deposits and excessive webbing before release. Try to maintain microclimate humidity around 70%, supplementing with misting if conditions get too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Mite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ S is \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, a predatory mite in the family Phytoseiidae. Adults run 0.5 to 1 mm long, pear-shaped, and light beige to milky white — small enough that you will rarely pick one out without a hand lens. It looks much like \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, but with a smaller body. Swirskii is a generalist, moving between whitefly eggs and first-instar larvae, thrips larvae, spider mite eggs, tarsonemid mites, and pollen. That flexibility is what lets a population hold in the crop between pest flare-ups instead of dying out with its prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSwirskii passes through one larval and two nymphal instars before the final molt to adult. Juvenile stages are usually complete within 10 days of emergence, so a sachet hung early is producing fresh predators well before pest pressure peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.15 mm, murky white to beige, laid individually on leaf hairs or along the midrib; larvae emerge after 2 to 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNearly transparent, small, and six-legged — this stage does not take prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymph (two instars)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarker than the larva and already adult-like, with eight fully formed legs but a smaller overall body; both instars are predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 1 mm, pear-shaped, light beige to milky white; a female lays up to 38 eggs over her lifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet drives how fast it develops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDevelopment from egg to adult is influenced mainly by diet: swirskii feeding on live prey develops faster than swirskii feeding on pollen. Pollen is what carries a population through the quiet stretches — it is not a substitute for prey, which is why low- and non-pollinating crops benefit from supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy swirskii suits a slow-release sachet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBecause a female keeps laying across her adult life and the juveniles mature in roughly ten days, a breeder sachet can run several overlapping generations inside the packet. That is what produces a steady trickle of predators into the crop rather than the single pulse of a bulk release — and it is why sachet placement, not sachet count alone, decides how well the crop ends up covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Swirskii guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"Swirskii for Whitefly Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the swirskii guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, the crops and climates it fits, release rates, and how to build it into a season-long whitefly and thrips program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/swirskii\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Swirskii Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"100 mini Sachets(250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947617243292,"sku":"A1H","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 mini Sachets(250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947617276060,"sku":"A1K","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mini Sachets(250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947617308828,"sku":"AS5H","price":287.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mini Sachets(250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947617341596,"sku":"AS5K","price":287.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 mini Sachets(250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947617374364,"sku":"AS1H","price":560.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 mini Sachets(250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947617407132,"sku":"AS1K","price":560.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/AMBLYforce_S_Sachets_100_mini_Sachets_250ea_hook.webp?v=1779326267"},{"product_id":"aphidius-ervi-adult-parasitoids","title":"APHIDIUSforce™ E (250\/500\/1,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAPHIDIUSforce™ E is a biological aphid control built around \u003cem\u003eAphidius ervi\u003c\/em\u003e, a parasitoid wasp that specializes in the larger pest aphids. It hunts down host aphids even at low density and turns each one into a bronze mummy, making it a strong preventative and curative tool in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens. Pair it with \u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani\u003c\/em\u003e when both small and large aphids are present in the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge aphid species:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePotato Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMacrosiphum euphorbiae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFoxglove Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAulacorthum solani\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCannabis Aphid (\u003cem\u003ePhorodon cannabis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePea Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAcyrthosiphon pisum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetable crops, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Aphidius ervi controls aphids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFemale wasps hunt for aphids by sensing the odor of infested plants and the aphid’s honeydew secretions. Once she finds aphids, the female touches them with her antennae to confirm they are an appropriate species, then uses her ovipositor to insert a single egg inside the host. When the egg hatches, the larva eats the aphid from the inside, killing it 7 to 10 days later. The larva then spins a cocoon and the aphid turns into a bronze-colored mummy. The wasp pupates for 7 to 10 days before emerging as an adult, chewing a round exit hole out of the back of the aphid. Each female can lay up to 300 eggs, most of them during the first four days of adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–5 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–25 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e APHIDIUSforce™ E can be released preventatively. Once aphids are detected, increase the dosage rate in line with pest density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the bottle horizontally to ensure even distribution. Sprinkle the contents on flat leaves or into release boxes and hang them in the plants\/crops. Do not place mummies directly onto soil or substrate. Ensure the product contents remain dry and are not moved from the introduction site for a few days. For blister packs, open the tab on the back and hang it near the plants, out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use immediately upon receipt. If that is not possible, the product can be briefly stored at 6–8°C \/ 43–46°F and RH \u0026gt; 85%. Always adhere to the use-by date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mummies can be observed on the leaves of the crop 10–14 days after the first application. A perfectly round hole at the back of the mummy indicates that an adult \u003cem\u003eA. ervi\u003c\/em\u003e has emerged. Control should be achieved once 80% of the aphids are parasitized. Check efficacy by watching for a reduction in the pest population, fewer hot spots, and healthy plant growth free of honeydew or sooty mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellow sticky cards for the first few days after the wasps are released. Blue sticky cards are acceptable to keep the entire time. When scouting, look for the presence of hyperparasitoids, especially in the late summer months — they can hinder a biocontrol program by killing the \u003cem\u003eAphidius\u003c\/em\u003e developing inside the aphids. Hyperparasitoids leave a jagged exit hole on the aphid mummy instead of the nearly perfectly round hole that \u003cem\u003eAphidius\u003c\/em\u003e spp. produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 250","offer_id":46947617439900,"sku":"AE25","price":66.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 500","offer_id":46947617472668,"sku":"AE50","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000","offer_id":46947617505436,"sku":"AE1K","price":215.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blister Pack of 1,000","offer_id":46947617538204,"sku":"AE1KBP","price":247.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz cup of 5,000","offer_id":46947617570972,"sku":"AE50-CUP","price":969.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/APHIDIUSforce_E_250_500_1_000_bottle_of_500.webp?v=1779299413"},{"product_id":"aphidoletes-aphidimyza-midge-pupae","title":"Aphidoletes aphidimyza – aphid predator (2,000\/ 10,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAPHIDOLETESforce™ is the predatory gall midge \u003cem\u003eAphidoletes aphidimyza\u003c\/em\u003e, whose bright-orange larvae hunt and eat more than 60 species of aphids. The tiny, mosquito-like adults are harmless to people — it is the larvae that do the work, scooting along infested leaves and clearing aphid colonies. Aphidoletes is best used as a cleanup once aphids are found, and its females are exceptional at finding small aphid hot spots scattered among healthy plants. It works in greenhouses, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany aphid species, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreen Peach Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMelon\/Cotton Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAphis gossypii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePotato Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMacrosiphum euphorbiae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFoxglove Aphid (\u003cem\u003eAulacorthum solani\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCannabis Aphid (\u003cem\u003ePhorodon cannabis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis (outdoors only), vegetable crops, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Aphidoletes aphidimyza controls aphids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter emerging, adult females find a spider web to land on and wait for a mate, then fly off to lay around 250 eggs among aphid colonies. Where webs are scarce, many growers build “love shacks” from stretched cotton to mimic them — studies show webs lead to more successful mating. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae bite the aphids’ legs and inject a paralyzing toxin, then suck out the body contents. In heavy infestations they paralyze far more aphids than they eat, which kills those too. Optimum performance comes between 64–77°F with relative humidity of at least 70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.05–0.1 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release APHIDOLETESforce™ when aphids are first detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of the midges arrive as pupae and emerge as adults within about three days. Open the top and let any emerged adults fly out, gently shaking the bottle to encourage them — but do not shake out the remaining pupae. Because they pupate on the ground naturally, small piles of the leftover pupae can be placed directly onto moist soil near the aphid-infested plants. Alternatively, leave them in the bottle and check at least once a day to release newly emerged adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use immediately upon receipt. If that is not possible, store briefly at 6–10°C \/ 42–50°F. Always adhere to the use-by date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults may be seen flying in the early evening or later at night, and females are sometimes found on spider webs with males nearby. The bright-orange larvae stand out under the leaves, and shriveled aphid bodies with fewer living aphids are a good sign the midges are working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellow sticky cards for the first few days after release; blue sticky cards are fine to keep, but do not release the midges right next to them. Aphidoletes cannot be used when day length is below 12 hours, or at any time of year indoors. It can be used in hydroponic systems, but do not expect establishment (multiple generations), since it pupates in soil. Control ants before releasing, since they protect aphids for their honeydew. Do not release alongside \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla\u003c\/em\u003e (green lacewing) or \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e — lacewing larvae eat Aphidoletes larvae, and swirskii may eat the midge eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 2,000","offer_id":46947617636508,"sku":"AA2K","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 10,000","offer_id":46947617669276,"sku":"AA10K","price":358.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Aphidoletes_aphidimyza_aphid_predator_2_000__10_000_bottle_of_2000.webp?v=1779300213"},{"product_id":"bombus-impatiens-pollinating-bumblebee-hives","title":"Bombus impatiens – pollinating bumblebee hives","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBombus impatiens\u003c\/em\u003e, the common eastern bumblebee, is the most widely used bumblebee for commercial pollination in North America. Its hives deliver buzz pollination for greenhouse and field crops, and the bees keep working in conditions that slow honey bees down — low light and cooler temperatures — which makes them well suited to greenhouse production and early-season outdoor crops. A hive can replace hand-pollination and pollination hormones, and good pollination raises fruit set, size, and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it pollinates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTomato, pepper, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, kiwi, and many other crops — especially those that need buzz pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow buzz pollination works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA worker grasps the flower and vibrates its flight muscles to shake pollen loose from the anthers, leaving a small brown “bite mark” on the flower. Those marks let you read the bees’ work: very dark marks mean over-pollination (close the hives), and when the number of fresh marks drops, it is time to add hives to keep pollination going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHive Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium Hive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA medium colony of \u003cem\u003eBombus impatiens\u003c\/em\u003e. At delivery it contains more than 55 workers and stays active for at least 6 weeks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Hive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA standard colony of \u003cem\u003eBombus impatiens\u003c\/em\u003e. At delivery it contains around 75 workers and stays active for at least 6–8 weeks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReceipt and setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the cardboard box — you should see bumblebees on the cotton. Remove the brood box, open the sugar-water reservoir, then replace the brood box gently to avoid damaging the wick, and close the box. Distribute hives evenly about 0.5 m above ground level with the flight opening facing south-east and nothing blocking the entrance or exit. Protect the hive from direct sunlight, and wait 30 to 60 minutes before opening it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumblebees perform best between 8 and 32°C (46–90°F) at 50–80% humidity; above 26°C (79°F), use the ventilation system. They need UV light to orient, so make sure the greenhouse glazing lets UV through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle hives gently and avoid harmful pesticides and hormones — check the Biobest side-effects list before spraying. If a spray is needed, lock the bumblebees up and remove the hive, then re-install it afterward in its original position and orientation. Remove hives older than 8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOvernight shipping required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrder by Wednesday by 12PM PST to receive the following week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWill ship Tuesday or Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis product could be affected by US holidays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Standard Hive","offer_id":46947617898652,"sku":"BI-STD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Hive","offer_id":46947617931420,"sku":"BI-MED","price":186.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Bombus_impatiens_pollinating_bumblebee_hives_standard_hive.webp?v=1779300529"},{"product_id":"chrysoperla-rufilabris-5","title":"CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing adults (100\/250\/1,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCHRYSOforce™ R is the green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e — a voracious generalist whose larvae eat just about any soft-bodied pest they can catch, and they are always hungry. This format ships as adult lacewings: the adults feed on pollen and nectar and lay eggs near pest hot spots, and it is their hungry larvae that do the hunting. Use it across ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards. Note: green lacewing does not control root aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae feed on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany aphid species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany mealybug species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany thrips species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhiteflies (eggs\/juveniles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEggs of many pest species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the green lacewing controls pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae seek out prey and suck the life out of them, consuming up to 50 aphids a day, and they are capable of attacking large prey. Females can lay 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots. Green lacewing stays active in low light and cooler temperatures, which makes it a flexible predator across many crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 per 10 sq. ft., monthly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per 10 sq. ft., bi-weekly, 2–3 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 per 10 sq. ft., weekly, 2–4 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3–5 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 per 10 sq. ft., tri-weekly, indefinitely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcre+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRates shown are for larvae. Since this product ships as adults, divide the calculated rate by four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release adults near pest hot spots, ideally in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult lacewings are not predatory themselves — they feed on pollen, nectar, or other suitable food and lay eggs near pest colonies, and it is the larvae that hunt. Provide a supplemental food such as Wheast™ to support breeding and egg-laying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store the lacewings. Release as soon as possible after receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae are small, fast, and hard to find in the crop — the best time to look is in the evening. The clearest sign the lacewings are working is a drop in pests a few days after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If ants are present, control them before releasing — ants feed on aphid honeydew and will protect aphids from predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarval stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 3 weeks, across 3 larval instars. Larvae can travel 4–5 km before becoming adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Chrysoperla guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"CHRYSOforce R generalist predator guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the green lacewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, which pests it handles, the formats it comes in, and how to build it into a season-long aphid and soft-bodied pest program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chrysoperla\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Green Lacewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Cup of 100","offer_id":46950111379612,"sku":"LWA1","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cup of 250","offer_id":46950111412380,"sku":"LWA2","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tube of 1,000","offer_id":46950111445148,"sku":"LWA3","price":232.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CHRYSOforce_R_lacewing_adults_100_250_1_000_cup_of_100.webp?v=1779301441"},{"product_id":"chrysoperla-rufilabris-7","title":"CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing eggs in loose form (5,000\/ 10,000\/ 100,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCHRYSOforce™ R is the green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e — a voracious generalist whose larvae eat just about any soft-bodied pest they can catch, and they are always hungry. This format ships as loose eggs mixed with rice hulls, which keeps the eggs separated and makes it easy to sprinkle them evenly over a pest problem. Use it across ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards. Note: green lacewing does not control root aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae feed on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany aphid species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany mealybug species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany thrips species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhiteflies (eggs\/juveniles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEggs of many pest species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the green lacewing controls pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnce they hatch, the larvae seek out prey and suck the life out of them, consuming up to 50 aphids a day, and they are capable of attacking large prey. Females can lay 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots. Green lacewing stays active in low light and cooler temperatures, which makes it a flexible predator across many crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 per 10 sq. ft., monthly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per 10 sq. ft., bi-weekly, 2–3 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 per 10 sq. ft., weekly, 2–4 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3–5 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 per 10 sq. ft., tri-weekly, indefinitely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcre+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRates shown are for larvae. Since this product ships as eggs, multiply the calculated rate by five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the eggs when newly hatched larvae are seen moving in the container. Eggs may be hatching on arrival, and in summer the larvae emerge sooner; at any time of year it should take no longer than three days to hatch if held at around 80°F. Always rotate the bottle gently on arrival to separate the eggs so they are not clustered in one area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for release when:\u003c\/strong\u003e egg membranes are dull gray, the larvae’s abdominal bands are distinct, the larval eyespots are readily visible, and at least 1% of the eggs have hatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e The eggs ship in a container with rice hulls, which separates them and helps distribution. Sprinkle the contents over the targeted plants, but go easy — don’t sprinkle the whole batch in one spot. For persistent pest problems, apply at pre-planned intervals (every one to two weeks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store the lacewings. Release as soon as the eggs begin hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae are small, fast, and hard to find in the crop — the best time to look is in the evening. The clearest sign the lacewings are working is a drop in pests a few days after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If ants are present, control them before releasing — ants feed on aphid honeydew and will protect aphids from predators. Adult lacewings need pollen, nectar, or other suitable food to breed; Wheast™ can be given to adults as a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarval stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 3 weeks, across 3 larval instars. Larvae can travel 4–5 km before becoming adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Chrysoperla guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"CHRYSOforce R generalist predator guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the green lacewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, which pests it handles, the formats it comes in, and how to build it into a season-long aphid and soft-bodied pest program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chrysoperla\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Green Lacewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"4oz Bottle of 5,000 eggs in Rice Hulls","offer_id":46950176030876,"sku":"L5K","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz Bottle of 10,000 eggs in Rice Hulls","offer_id":46950176063644,"sku":"L10K","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz cup of 100,000 w\/ no carrier","offer_id":46950176096412,"sku":"LWE100K","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CHRYSOforce_R_lacewing_eggs_in_loose_form_5_000__10_000__100_000_4oz_bottle_of_5000_eggs_in_rice_hulls.webp?v=1779302671"},{"product_id":"chrysoperla-rufilabris-2","title":"CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing eggs on cards (5,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCHRYSOforce™ R is the green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e — a voracious generalist whose larvae eat just about any soft-bodied pest they can catch, and they are always hungry. This format ships as eggs on a card: each sheet holds at least 5,000 viable eggs plus food, divided into 30 segments you can hang right where the pests are. Use it across ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards. Note: green lacewing does not control root aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae feed on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany aphid species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany mealybug species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany thrips species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhiteflies (eggs\/juveniles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEggs of many pest species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the green lacewing controls pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnce they hatch, the larvae seek out prey and suck the life out of them, consuming up to 50 aphids a day, and they are capable of attacking large prey. Females can lay 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots. Green lacewing stays active in low light and cooler temperatures, which makes it a flexible predator across many crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 per 10 sq. ft., monthly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per 10 sq. ft., bi-weekly, 2–3 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 per 10 sq. ft., weekly, 2–4 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3–5 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 per 10 sq. ft., tri-weekly, indefinitely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcre+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRates shown are for larvae. Since this product ships as eggs, multiply the calculated rate by five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDividing the card:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each sheet contains at least 5,000 viable eggs and food divided into 30 segments. To divide them, turn the card over and either tear or cut along the perforations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release as soon as the lacewing larvae start to hatch — the eggs turn from green to gray before hatching. Hang the segments near the pest infestation, keeping them in protected areas away from direct sunlight. Eggs continue to hatch over 24–48 hours, and the segments can be moved after about 12 hours to aid dispersal. For persistent pest problems, apply at pre-planned intervals (every two weeks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store the lacewings. Release as soon as the eggs begin hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae are small, fast, and hard to find in the crop — the best time to look is in the evening. The clearest sign the lacewings are working is a drop in pests a few days after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ant control is very important — ants are attracted to the eggs and food, and they protect aphids from predators for their honeydew. Adult lacewings need pollen, nectar, or other suitable food to breed; Wheast™ can be given to adults as a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarval stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 3 weeks, across 3 larval instars. Larvae can travel 4–5 km before becoming adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot predatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Chrysoperla guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"CHRYSOforce R generalist predator guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the green lacewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, which pests it handles, the formats it comes in, and how to build it into a season-long aphid and soft-bodied pest program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chrysoperla\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Green Lacewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Card of 5,000","offer_id":46950176129180,"sku":"LWCD","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CHRYSOforce_R_lacewing_eggs_on_cards_5_000_card_of_5000.webp?v=1781308145"},{"product_id":"chrysoperla-rufilabris-4","title":"CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bottle (1,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCHRYSOforce™ R is the green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e — a voracious generalist whose larvae eat just about any soft-bodied pest they can catch, and they are always hungry. This format ships as ready-to-hunt larvae in a 16 oz bottle, mixed with buckwheat for easy distribution, so the predators go to work the day they arrive. Use it across ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards. Note: green lacewing does not control root aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae feed on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany aphid species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany mealybug species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany thrips species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhiteflies (eggs\/juveniles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEggs of many pest species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the green lacewing controls pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae seek out prey and suck the life out of them, consuming up to 50 aphids a day, and they are capable of attacking large prey. Females can lay 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots. Green lacewing stays active in low light and cooler temperatures, which makes it a flexible predator across many crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 per 10 sq. ft., monthly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per 10 sq. ft., bi-weekly, 2–3 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 per 10 sq. ft., weekly, 2–4 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3–5 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 per 10 sq. ft., tri-weekly, indefinitely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcre+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe rates shown are for larvae, so use them as listed for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The eggs are incubated at the insectary and will have hatched into larvae by the time they arrive, so release them the same day you receive them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e The larvae are mixed with buckwheat for easy distribution — simply sprinkle the contents over the target area, concentrating near the pest hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store the larvae. Release them the same day they are received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae are small, fast, and hard to find in the crop — the best time to look is in the evening. The clearest sign the lacewings are working is a drop in pests a few days after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If ants are present, control them before releasing — ants feed on aphid honeydew and will protect aphids from predators. Adult lacewings need pollen, nectar, or other suitable food to breed; Wheast™ can be given to adults as a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Insect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e, is a generalist predator — but only for part of its life. This is the single most useful thing to understand about it: \u003cstrong\u003ethe larva is the predator, and the adult is not\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything about how you buy, time, and support this insect follows from that split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe larva does the hunting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLacewing larvae are small, fast, and relentless. They hunt down soft-bodied prey and drain them, taking up to 50 aphids in a single day, and they are willing to attack prey considerably larger than themselves. They stay active in low light and at cooler temperatures than many predators tolerate, which is what makes them useful across such a wide range of crops and seasons. A larva passes through three instars over roughly two to three weeks — and that entire window is the working life you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 days before hatching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva — three instars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 3 weeks. The only predatory stage, and the stage shipped in this hexcell frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePupa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe larva stops feeding, spins a silken cocoon, and transforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot predatory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeds on pollen, nectar, and honeydew, and lays 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe adult has a different job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAn adult green lacewing eats no pests at all. Its contribution is reproductive: a female lays more than 400 eggs, placed near pest hot spots so the next generation of larvae hatches where the food is. That is why feeding adults matters — without pollen, nectar, or another suitable food source they will not breed, and a supplement such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wheast-food-for-green-lacewing-adults\"\u003eWheast™\u003c\/a\u003e can be provided to keep them laying. If you are counting on lacewings to establish rather than act once, the adults need something to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this format ships larvae, and why the timing is tight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBuying larvae means buying the hunting stage directly — no waiting for eggs to hatch, and predators feeding on the day of release. The trade-off is the clock. The eggs behind this bottle were incubated at the insectary and have already hatched by the time it reaches you, so the two-to-three-week predatory window is running before you open it. Held over, the larvae spend part of their working life in the carrier rather than in your crop, and then pupate into adults that eat nothing. That is the reason for the same-day release rule, and the reason cold storage is not an option here the way it is for some other beneficials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting even coverage from the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe buckwheat mixed in with the larvae is a carrier, and its job is distribution: it gives the larvae something to sit in so they can be sprinkled thinly rather than poured. Rotate the bottle gently before you start so the contents are evenly mixed, then walk the area and sprinkle steadily, weighting release points toward the pest hot spots. Larvae tipped out in a few heaps have to disperse before they can start hunting, which spends part of a working life that is already short — and unlike a hexcell frame, where each larva sits in its own cell until you tap it out, a loose carrier gives you no separation to fall back on. Even coverage is the whole advantage of this format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far a bottle of 1,000 goes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRun your own square footage against the release-rate table above before ordering. At the Medium rate of 4 to 8 larvae per 10 sq. ft., a bottle of 1,000 treats roughly 1,250 to 2,500 sq. ft. At the High rate of 1 per sq. ft. it treats about 1,000 sq. ft. — a single pass over a small house, a propagation area, or a hot spot in a larger crop. For repeated applications across a big planting, the bulk formats are the more practical buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Chrysoperla guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"CHRYSOforce R generalist predator guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the green lacewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, which pests it handles, the formats it comes in, and how to build it into a season-long aphid and soft-bodied pest program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chrysoperla\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Green Lacewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 1,000","offer_id":46950176161948,"sku":"LWB","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CHRYSOforce_R_lacewing_larvae_in_bottle_1_000_bottle_of_1000.webp?v=1779301669"},{"product_id":"chrysoperla-rufilabris-green-lacewing-larvae-in-bulk-bag","title":"CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bulk (5,000\/ 10,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCHRYSOforce™ R is the green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e — a voracious generalist whose larvae eat just about any soft-bodied pest they can catch, and they are always hungry. This bulk format ships ready-to-hunt larvae in a 5-liter bag or bucket, mixed with buckwheat and supplied with a scoop for fast, even coverage of larger plantings. Use it across ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards. Note: green lacewing does not control root aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae feed on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany aphid species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany mealybug species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany thrips species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhiteflies (eggs\/juveniles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEggs of many pest species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the green lacewing controls pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae seek out prey and suck the life out of them, consuming up to 50 aphids a day, and they are capable of attacking large prey. Females can lay 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots. Green lacewing stays active in low light and cooler temperatures, which makes it a flexible predator across many crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 per 10 sq. ft., monthly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per 10 sq. ft., bi-weekly, 2–3 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 per 10 sq. ft., weekly, 2–4 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3–5 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 per 10 sq. ft., tri-weekly, indefinitely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcre+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe rates shown are for larvae, so use them as listed for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The eggs are incubated at the insectary and will have hatched into larvae by the time they arrive, so release them the same day you receive them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e The larvae are mixed with buckwheat for easy distribution. Simply sprinkle the contents over the target area, concentrating near the pest hot spots. The bulk bag comes with a separate plastic scoop you can use to spread the larvae evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store the larvae. Release them the same day they are received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae are small, fast, and hard to find in the crop — the best time to look is in the evening. The clearest sign the lacewings are working is a drop in pests a few days after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If ants are present, control them before releasing — ants feed on aphid honeydew and will protect aphids from predators. Adult lacewings need pollen, nectar, or other suitable food to breed; Wheast™ can be given to adults as a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Insect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e, is a generalist predator — but only for part of its life. This is the single most useful thing to understand about it: \u003cstrong\u003ethe larva is the predator, and the adult is not\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything about how you buy, time, and support this insect follows from that split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe larva does the hunting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLacewing larvae are small, fast, and relentless. They hunt down soft-bodied prey and drain them, taking up to 50 aphids in a single day, and they are willing to attack prey considerably larger than themselves. They stay active in low light and at cooler temperatures than many predators tolerate, which is what makes them useful across such a wide range of crops and seasons. A larva passes through three instars over roughly two to three weeks — and that entire window is the working life you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 days before hatching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva — three instars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 3 weeks. The only predatory stage, and the stage shipped in this hexcell frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePupa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe larva stops feeding, spins a silken cocoon, and transforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot predatory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeds on pollen, nectar, and honeydew, and lays 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe adult has a different job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAn adult green lacewing eats no pests at all. Its contribution is reproductive: a female lays more than 400 eggs, placed near pest hot spots so the next generation of larvae hatches where the food is. That is why feeding adults matters — without pollen, nectar, or another suitable food source they will not breed, and a supplement such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wheast-food-for-green-lacewing-adults\"\u003eWheast™\u003c\/a\u003e can be provided to keep them laying. If you are counting on lacewings to establish rather than act once, the adults need something to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this format ships larvae, and why the timing is tight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBuying larvae means buying the hunting stage directly — no waiting for eggs to hatch, and predators feeding on the day of release. The trade-off is the clock. The eggs behind this bag were incubated at the insectary and have already hatched by the time it reaches you, so the two-to-three-week predatory window is running before you open it. Held over, the larvae spend part of their working life in the carrier rather than in your crop, and then pupate into adults that eat nothing. That is the reason for the same-day release rule, and the reason cold storage is not an option here the way it is for some other beneficials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting even coverage out of a bulk bag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe buckwheat mixed in with the larvae is a carrier, and its job is distribution: it gives the larvae something to sit in so they can be spread thinly rather than poured. Use the scoop and work steadily across the planting, weighting release points toward the pest hot spots. Larvae tipped out in a few heaps have to disperse before they can start hunting, which spends part of a working life that is already short — and unlike a hexcell frame, where each larva sits in its own cell until you tap it out, a bulk bag gives you no separation to fall back on. Even coverage is the whole advantage of this format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Chrysoperla guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"CHRYSOforce R generalist predator guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the green lacewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, which pests it handles, the formats it comes in, and how to build it into a season-long aphid and soft-bodied pest program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chrysoperla\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Green Lacewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bag of 5,000","offer_id":46950176194716,"sku":"LWBG","price":154.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 10,000","offer_id":46950176227484,"sku":"LWL10K","price":300.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CHRYSOforce_R_lacewing_larvae_in_bulk_5_000__10_000_bag_of_5000.webp?v=1779300879"},{"product_id":"chrysoperla-rufilabris-3","title":"CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in hexcell unit (400)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCHRYSOforce™ R is the green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e — a voracious generalist whose larvae eat just about any soft-bodied pest they can catch, and they are always hungry. This format ships as pre-fed larvae in a 6×8 hex cell rearing frame: each larva develops in its own cell, separated so they arrive healthy and ready to release. Use it across ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards. Note: green lacewing does not control root aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae feed on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany aphid species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany mealybug species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany thrips species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhiteflies (eggs\/juveniles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEggs of many pest species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the green lacewing controls pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae seek out prey and suck the life out of them, consuming up to 50 aphids a day, and they are capable of attacking large prey. Females can lay 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots. Green lacewing stays active in low light and cooler temperatures, which makes it a flexible predator across many crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 per 10 sq. ft., monthly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per 10 sq. ft., bi-weekly, 2–3 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 per 10 sq. ft., weekly, 2–4 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3–5 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 per 10 sq. ft., tri-weekly, indefinitely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcre+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe rates shown are for larvae, so use them as listed for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pre-fed larvae are still developing inside individual cells of the rearing frame. Release them the same day received (no later than the following day) unless your packing slip says otherwise. Hold the frame up to the light and you can see the larvae in their cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peel back one side of the organdy material an inch at a time and “knock” or tap the larvae out onto the target area, then peel off the organdy on the other side. You can lay the frame next to a plant so any remaining larvae crawl out onto the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store the larvae. Release them the same day they are received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae are small, fast, and hard to find in the crop — the best time to look is in the evening. The clearest sign the lacewings are working is a drop in pests a few days after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If ants are present, control them before releasing — ants feed on aphid honeydew and will protect aphids from predators. Adult lacewings need pollen, nectar, or other suitable food to breed; Wheast™ can be given to adults as a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Insect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e, is a generalist predator — but only for part of its life. This is the single most useful thing to understand about it: \u003cstrong\u003ethe larva is the predator, and the adult is not\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything about how you buy, time, and support this insect follows from that split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe larva does the hunting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLacewing larvae are small, fast, and relentless. They hunt down soft-bodied prey and drain them, taking up to 50 aphids in a single day, and they are willing to attack prey considerably larger than themselves. They stay active in low light and at cooler temperatures than many predators tolerate, which is what makes them useful across such a wide range of crops and seasons. A larva passes through three instars over roughly two to three weeks — and that entire window is the working life you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 days before hatching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva — three instars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 3 weeks. The only predatory stage, and the stage shipped in this hexcell frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePupa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe larva stops feeding, spins a silken cocoon, and transforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot predatory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeds on pollen, nectar, and honeydew, and lays 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe adult has a different job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAn adult green lacewing eats no pests at all. Its contribution is reproductive: a female lays more than 400 eggs, placed near pest hot spots so the next generation of larvae hatches where the food is. That is why feeding adults matters — without pollen, nectar, or another suitable food source they will not breed, and a supplement such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wheast-food-for-green-lacewing-adults\"\u003eWheast™\u003c\/a\u003e can be provided to keep them laying. If you are counting on lacewings to establish rather than act once, the adults need something to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this format ships larvae, and why the timing is tight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBuying larvae means buying the hunting stage directly — no waiting for eggs to hatch, and predators feeding on the day of release. The trade-off is the clock. These larvae are pre-fed and already developing inside their cells, so their two-to-three-week predatory window has begun. Held too long, they spend part of it in the frame instead of in your crop and then pupate into adults that eat nothing. That is the reason for the same-day release rule, and the reason cold storage is not an option here the way it is for some other beneficials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Chrysoperla guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"CHRYSOforce R generalist predator guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the green lacewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, which pests it handles, the formats it comes in, and how to build it into a season-long aphid and soft-bodied pest program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chrysoperla\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Green Lacewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Frame of 400","offer_id":46950176260252,"sku":"LWFR","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CHRYSOforce_R_lacewing_larvae_in_hexcell_unit_400_frame_of_400.webp?v=1781307986"},{"product_id":"andersoni-for-spider-mite-control","title":"Andersoni for Spider Mite Control","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ A is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius andersoni\u003c\/em\u003e, a tough generalist used to prevent and manage spider mites and several other mite pests. All of its mobile stages are predatory — it feeds on the eggs, juveniles, and adults of spider mites, and can also get by on young thrips larvae, pollen, pest honeydew, and fungi, so it can be put out before pests even arrive. Introduce it preventively; andersoni is reported to be one of the first predatory mites to move back into fruit crops once insecticide use is reduced. It works in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus urticae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCarmine Mite (\u003cem\u003eT. cinnabarinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLewis Mite (\u003cem\u003eEotetranychus lewisi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBanks Grass Mite (\u003cem\u003eOligonychus pratensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBroad Mite (\u003cem\u003ePolyphagotarsonemus latus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRusset \/ Gall \/ Rust Mites (\u003cem\u003eEriophyidae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEuropean \/ Citrus Red Mite (\u003cem\u003ePanonychus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThrips larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSoft fruits, ornamental crops, hemp\/cannabis, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius andersoni controls mites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEvery mobile stage of andersoni is predatory and will feed on the eggs, juveniles, and adults of spider mites. It can also survive on young thrips larvae, flower pollen, the sugary excretions of pests, and fungi, which lets it establish ahead of a pest outbreak. Because of that flexibility, it is best introduced before prey is present, as a preventative treatment for spider mites and other mite pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–5 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–25 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini sachets on hooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang the sachets from plant branches, plant wires, or trellises — but not adjacent to heating pipes. They can handle some moisture, but avoid prolonged moisture exposure and don’t let the bottom touch a wet area, which causes wicking. Each sachet continues to produce predatory mites for about 4–5 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaker tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake small quantities of the product onto the crop near the flowers. You can also use Universal Release Boxes (URBs), placing no more than 1\/3 of a box of mites into each and hanging them where needed — this allows strategic releases while keeping carrier litter off the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep out of direct sunlight. The product can be stored at 50–60°F and should be used within 18 hours of receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the newest plant growth for signs of damage or webbing, and watch for any remaining webbing in the crop. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult; the most reliable method is to look for decreased pest pressure after releases. The mites are fast-moving, hide in the foliage, and ambush their prey, so they are rarely found in large numbers alongside the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply AMBLYforce™ A when pest mite numbers are low, so the predators can feed on small colonies and keep them from growing into damaging infestations. Avoid exposing the sachets to direct sunlight for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"25,000- 1 Liter Bottle","offer_id":46950176325788,"sku":"AI25","price":156.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Sachets on Hook - 250 Mites per Sachet","offer_id":46950176293020,"sku":"AI2H","price":251.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Andersoni_for_Spider_Mite_Control_main_image.webp?v=1779290619"},{"product_id":"neoseiulus-californicus-spider-mite-predator","title":"CALIforce™ – Neoseiulus (=Amblyseius) californicus – spider mite predator","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCALIforce™ is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003eNeoseiulus\u003c\/em\u003e (=\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003cem\u003ecalifornicus\u003c\/em\u003e, a hardy generalist that keeps hunting spider mites even when prey is scarce. Every active stage is predatory: it feeds on all stages of spider mites — including the eggs — averaging about five prey a day, with a strong preference for two-spotted spider mite. It is most effective at low prey density, shrugs off warm, dry conditions better than many predators, tolerates cooler conditions, and can survive long stretches with no food. Available in bottles, shaker tubes, and slow-release sachets, it works across vegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus urticae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCarmine Mite (\u003cem\u003eT. cinnabarinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLewis Mite (\u003cem\u003eEotetranychus lewisi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBanks Grass Mite (\u003cem\u003eOligonychus pratensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEuropean \/ Citrus Red Mite (\u003cem\u003ePanonychus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt will also feed on thrips larvae and pollen, which helps it persist between mite outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, hemp\/cannabis, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Neoseiulus californicus controls spider mites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEvery active life stage of californicus is predatory. Adults prefer the larvae and nymphs of spider mites, while the larvae mainly eat spider mite eggs, so the population works across the whole pest life cycle. It is noted for hunting where prey is scarce and performing at low prey density, which makes it a strong preventative choice — and its tolerance of warm, dry, and cooler conditions gives it a wide working window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow Infestation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 per sq. ft.; regular releases recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBest used in areas where little to no prey mites exist yet — it works well for prevention, and is also useful against other mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid releasing in the heat of the day. Misting the foliage just before release can help but is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the container on its side for at least half an hour in a warm area so the mites warm up and distribute themselves evenly. When ready, gently rotate or tumble the container to spread the mites through the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the container in the crop and gently tap the californicus evenly onto the foliage of the plants to be treated, concentrating the bulk at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. Leave the container in the treatment area for 24 hours after release to ensure all mites have dispersed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store predatory mites for more than 8 hours. Hold at a moderately humid 55–65°F until ready to release, and do not refrigerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e With diligent scouting they can sometimes be found on the foliage or flowers, but the best measure of effectiveness is a reduction in pest mite populations after releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e CALIforce™ is best used for prevention or when spider mite levels are still low; it is not advisable for moderate or heavy outbreaks. For active outbreaks, use \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEggs are laid inside the host aphid. Duration: 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymphal stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParasitized aphids swell and change into golden brown mummies. The larva develops inside the host, fixes the aphid to the leaf, and starts to pupate. Larval stage duration: 7 days. Pupal stage duration: 4 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerges through an exit hole in the mummy. Slender, black body with brown legs, long antennae, and noticeable wing venation. 2–3 mm long. Lifespan: 2–3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Californicus guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"Californicus for Spider Mite Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the californicus guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eNeoseiulus californicus\u003c\/em\u003e hunts spider mites, the crops and conditions it fits, release rates, and how to build it into a preventative mite program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/californicus\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Californicus Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 5,000","offer_id":46950176424092,"sku":"CA5","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 25,000","offer_id":46950176456860,"sku":"CA25","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Sachets on hook (10,000 mites)","offer_id":46950176358556,"sku":"CA1H","price":117.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Sachets on hook (50,000 mites)","offer_id":46950176391324,"sku":"CA5H","price":479.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CALIforce_100_sachets_on_hook_10000_mites.webp?v=1779291331"},{"product_id":"cryptolaemus-montrouzieri-adult-beetles","title":"CRYPTOforce™ – mealybug destroyer (100\/ 250\/ 500)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCRYPTOforce™ is the mealybug destroyer, \u003cem\u003eCryptolaemus montrouzieri\u003c\/em\u003e — a lady beetle used mainly for mealybug control, with appetite for certain scale insects too. Both the adults and their shaggy, mealybug-mimicking larvae are fierce predators that can eat 30 to 70 prey a day, and females lay up to 400 eggs right in mealybug hot spots. It works in fruit, ornamental, and vegetable crops, and growers have used it successfully in just about every setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCitrus Mealybug (\u003cem\u003ePlanococcus citri\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eComstock Mealybug (\u003cem\u003ePseudococcus comstocki\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eObscure Mealybug (\u003cem\u003ePseudococcus obscurus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSolenopsis Mealybug (\u003cem\u003ePhenacoccus solenopsis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMexican Mealybug (\u003cem\u003ePhenacoccus gossypii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLong-Tailed Mealybug (\u003cem\u003ePseudococcus longispinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCrawling and immature stages of some scale insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFruit crops, ornamental crops, and vegetable crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Cryptolaemus montrouzieri controls mealybugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFemales lay up to 400 eggs in mealybug hot spots. Young larvae prefer eggs and early-instar mealybugs, while older larvae and the adults feed on every stage, consuming 30 to 70 prey a day. Both the adults and the older larvae eat far more than the early stages, so a release builds quickly into pressure on the whole colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Infestation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 4 per 10 sq. ft., repeat as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy Infestation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 12 per 10 sq. ft., repeat as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrchards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 to 2,000 per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not release in the heat of the day. Mist the foliage of the plants just before treatment, and let the beetles warm up first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the container in the crop and gently tap the beetles directly onto the foliage of infested plants, or evenly throughout the crop if the infestation is widespread. If possible, release them next to or on the “cottony egg masses,” and use the container cap to control dispersal. Concentrate the bulk of the predators at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelping them find prey:\u003c\/strong\u003e The beetles may be attracted to you if you wear white or light-colored clothing during release. Experimentally, placing white 3×5 cards near a mealybug hot spot can help them locate prey. For the long-tailed mealybug and other species that don’t lay eggs in cottony masses, placing pea-size amounts of synthetic batting (from craft stores) near colonies may encourage egg-laying — do not substitute cotton balls, which can carry pesticide residues. Flowering, pollen-producing plants near the release site can also boost egg-laying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store \u003cem\u003eCryptolaemus\u003c\/em\u003e adults for more than 18 hours. Hold at a moderately humid 50–55°F until ready to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The beetles are conspicuous, so diligent scouting will usually spot them in the crop. Also look for shrinking pest numbers and “exploded” mealybug egg masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e CRYPTOforce™ needs to lay its eggs in the cottony egg masses of its prey. Because long-tailed mealybugs lay individual eggs that hatch almost immediately rather than in cottony masses, establishment on them is difficult or impossible — the beetles will eat immature long-tailed mealybugs but can’t reproduce on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult females lay their eggs in the cottony egg masses produced by the pests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarvae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe eggs hatch into white, shaggy-coated larvae that, to the inexperienced eye, can look like mealybugs. Fierce predators, growing up to 1 cm long and consuming 250 or so small mealybugs and their eggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife span of about 1 month. Fierce predators, reaching up to 4 mm in length, with black-brown wing cases and an orangish-brown head, thorax, and abdomen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Cryptolaemus guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"CRYPTOforce for Mealybug Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the mealybug destroyer guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eCryptolaemus montrouzieri\u003c\/em\u003e hunts, which mealybugs and scales it handles, release rates, and how to build it into a mealybug control program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cryptolaemus\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Mealybug Destroyer Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 100","offer_id":46950176489628,"sku":"CR1","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 250","offer_id":46950176522396,"sku":"CR25","price":113.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 500","offer_id":46950176555164,"sku":"CR50","price":210.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CRYPTOforce_mealybug_destroyer_100__250__500_bottle_of_100.webp?v=1779303242"},{"product_id":"atheta-coriaria-rove-beetle-adults","title":"DALOTIAforce™ (500\/ 1,000\/ 3,000\/ 5,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDALOTIAforce™ is the predatory rove beetle \u003cem\u003eDalotia coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e (=\u003cem\u003eAtheta coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e), which lives mostly in the top half-inch of soil and media and clears soil-stage pests. Both the adults and larvae hunt fungus gnats, shore flies, and the soil-pupating stages of certain thrips. The very mobile adults crawl and fly from pot to pot, eating pests along the way, and they stay effective even in soilless hydroponic greenhouses. Use it in ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, covered crops, and mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFungus Gnats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCertain thrips species that pupate in soil or on the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, covered crops, and mushrooms — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Dalotia coriaria controls soil pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe adult beetles are highly mobile, crawling or flying from pot to pot and from one area of the greenhouse to another, eating pests all along the way. Because they hunt in the top layer of soil and media where fungus gnat and shore fly larvae and soil-pupating thrips develop, they remain effective even in hydroponic greenhouses with no soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrevention or Light Infestations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 per sq. ft. Calculate only the soil\/media surface area, since that is where they live. If the crop is transplanted, release again at half the rate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is best to release these beetles at sundown. Water the media no sooner than ten minutes before releasing, and wait a couple of hours before watering again after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the shaker tube to distribute the beetles evenly within the carrier, then open the bottle in the crop and gently tap the contents out throughout the target area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bulk bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the bag in the crop area and use the included scoop to distribute the beetles throughout the target area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to release:\u003c\/strong\u003e They can also be released onto dirt or gravel floors, greenhouse weeds, under benches and ground covers, and anywhere fungus gnat or shore fly larvae, or thrips pupae and pre-pupae, may develop. Leave the bottle or bag in the treatment area for 24 hours so all beetles have exited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store the beetles for more than two days. Hold at 45–55°F in high humidity, keeping the bottle or bag on its side to give the beetles more surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are primarily nocturnal but can sometimes be seen during the day, often on the soil surface, on rockwool, or climbing the facility’s walls. High populations can be counted on sticky cards. The potato test also works: place a slice of potato in the soil to attract both fungus gnat larvae and their predators, and Dalotia can often be found near it after a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e While Dalotia can and should be used in most hemp\/cannabis grows, overpopulation can lead the beetles to climb the plants and get stuck to the buds in flower — one of the few cases where there can be too many biocontrol agents. Do not exceed the recommended rate in hemp\/cannabis, and keep a close eye on the population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt 26°C, eggs take just over two days to hatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva \u0026amp; pupa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarvae live around seven days before pupating. They are yellow in color, with six legs towards the front of their bodies and short antennae — the legs and antennae distinguish them from other worm-like organisms living in the soil. Pupal stage duration: around 8 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult females can live approximately 48 days and adult males approximately 60 days. Adults are black, slender, between 3–4 mm long, and resemble tiny earwigs more than beetles. Their elytra (leathery hind wings) are truncated, meaning they stop around a quarter of the way down the body — a characteristic that all rove beetles share\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Dalotia guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"DALOTIAforce for Fungus Gnat, Shore Fly and Thrips Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the rove beetle guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eDalotia coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e hunts soil-stage pests, the crops and settings it fits, release rates, and how to build it into a fungus gnat, shore fly, and thrips program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dalotia-coriaria\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Rove Beetle Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 500","offer_id":46950176587932,"sku":"DC5","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000","offer_id":46950176620700,"sku":"DC10","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000- No Vermiculite","offer_id":46950176653468,"sku":"DC1N","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 3,000","offer_id":46950176686236,"sku":"DCBK","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 3,000- No Vermiculite","offer_id":46950176719004,"sku":"DC3N","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 5,000","offer_id":46950176751772,"sku":"DC5K","price":381.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/DALOTIAforce_500__1_000__3_000__5_000_bottle_of_500.webp?v=1779304037"},{"product_id":"feltiella-acarisuga-tray-of-250","title":"Feltiella acarisuga- Tray of 250","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFELTIELLAforce™ is the predatory midge \u003cem\u003eFeltiella acarisuga\u003c\/em\u003e, whose larvae specialize in eating spider mites. The females have exceptional hunting behavior, seeking out spider mite colonies to lay their eggs right beside the prey — so the next generation of larvae starts feeding immediately. Feltiella controls all stages of spider mites and works especially well in hot spots and dense canopies where predatory mites are harder to deploy. Use it in ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetable crops, soft fruits, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus urticae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCarmine Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus cinnabarinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther spider mite species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetable crops, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Feltiella acarisuga controls spider mites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFemale midges hunt for spider mite colonies and lay their eggs next to them, laying around 30 eggs over five days. The eggs hatch in less than two days, and the larvae begin feeding on spider mites right away. Because Feltiella controls all stages of spider mites and the females actively seek out colonies, it is well suited to knocking down established hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03–0.1 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e FELTIELLAforce™ should be released when spider mites are first detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the top off the container and place it in a shaded spot near the spider-mite-infested plants. The adult midges will exit on their own, and the females will lay their eggs near the spider mite colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use immediately upon receipt. If that is not possible, the product can be briefly stored at 6–10°C \/ 42–50°F. Always adhere to the use-by date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The larvae — yellow or red legless maggots — can be found on the underside of the foliage where spider mite colonies are. A lack of spider mites within a few days of release is a good sign Feltiella is working in the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove any yellow sticky cards for the first few days after releasing the midges. Blue sticky cards are fine to keep, but avoid releasing the midges right next to them. Use caution on food crops, since the midges pupate on the underside of the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Tray of 250","offer_id":46950176784540,"sku":"FA25","price":113.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Feltiella_acarisuga-_Tray_of_250.webp?v=1779310723"},{"product_id":"diglyphus-isaea-adult-parasitoids","title":"Diglyphus isaea – leafminer parasite (250)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiglyphus isaea\u003c\/em\u003e is a parasitic wasp that hunts down leafminer larvae and stops them before they damage the crop. Adult females seek out leafminer larvae inside the leaf mines and parasitize them, breaking the pest’s life cycle and preventing new outbreaks. It thrives in warm conditions, which makes it especially effective in summer and warmer regions, and it works well in greenhouses, gardens, and field crops as part of an IPM program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLeafminers (\u003cem\u003eLiriomyza\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), including the serpentine leafminer and other agromyzid leafminers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Diglyphus isaea controls leafminers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFemales locate leafminer larvae as they feed inside the leaf and “sting” them with the ovipositor, injecting a venom that paralyzes the larva so it stops feeding right away. The wasp then lays an egg beside the host, and the developing \u003cem\u003eDiglyphus\u003c\/em\u003e larva feeds on the paralyzed leafminer before pupating. Because females also host-feed — killing leafminer larvae outright for nutrition — they kill more pests than they parasitize, which speeds up control in warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 to 0.5 per 10 sq. ft. Make 2 introductions, one week apart.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the bottle horizontally and carefully remove the lid. Release the parasites by gently tapping the opened bottle while walking through the crop, then leave the open bottle upright in the infested area for a few hours so any remaining wasps can escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e In hot, sunny weather make introductions early in the day or in the late afternoon \/ early evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store the adults for more than 18 hours. Hold in darkness at a moderately humid 55–60°F until ready to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOvernight shipping required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrder by Thursday 11AM PST to receive the following week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWill ship Tuesdays and Wednesdays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis product is affected by US holidays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Vial of 250","offer_id":46950952435868,"sku":"DI25","price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Diglyphus_isaea_leafminer_parasite_250_vial_of_250.webp?v=1779304389"},{"product_id":"encareretforce-whitefly-parasite-mix-100-per-card-300050001000015000","title":"ENCAR\/ERETforce™ – whitefly parasite mix 100 per card (5,000\/ 10,000\/ 15,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eENCAR\/ERETforce™ combines two parasitic wasps — \u003cem\u003eEncarsia formosa\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEretmocerus eremicus\u003c\/em\u003e — into one card-based release that covers a broader range of whitefly than either wasp alone. Encarsia is the classic greenhouse whitefly parasite, while Eretmocerus is most useful against silverleaf\/tobacco whitefly, so together they handle mixed whitefly populations. Both lay their eggs inside developing whitefly nymphs and turn them into parasitized scales you can scout on the leaf. These hanger cards make it easy to distribute the parasites evenly through vegetable, soft fruit, ornamental, and hemp\/cannabis crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTobacco \/ Silverleaf Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBemisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther whitefly species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the two wasps control whitefly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBoth are specialist parasites that lay eggs inside sedentary whitefly nymphs. \u003cem\u003eEncarsia formosa\u003c\/em\u003e is most often used against greenhouse whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e) and parasitizes 2nd to 4th instar nymphs, while \u003cem\u003eEretmocerus eremicus\u003c\/em\u003e is most often used against silverleaf whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBemisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e) and prefers 2nd instar nymphs — so pairing them covers each other’s host preferences. Both can also sting and host-feed on nymphs without laying an egg. They work best in a window of 68–77°F with relative humidity of 70% or less, and need whitefly nymphs present to complete their life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–2 parasitoids \/ sq. ft., bi-weekly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the wasp pupae on cards in the early to late hours of the day after receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day. Until release, keep the strips of cards in a cool, dark space so the wasps can maximize their remaining development time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the strips of cards from their container and gently fold along the perforations repeatedly to separate them — tearing the cards can knock the pupae loose, and the pupae are delicate, so avoid touching them. Hang the cards within the canopy, protected from sun and water, in an even distribution throughout the crop or near the pest’s preferred hosts. Place them in shaded areas of the canopy and leave them undisturbed for about 21 days to ensure emergence. Many growers build simple release stations — a bamboo stake, a bent bread tie for a hook, and an inverted cup or pot as a sun shade — so cards can be moved to follow hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store. It is best to apply the parasites as soon as possible upon receipt. If storage is unavoidable, keep them between 45–50°F in the dark, up to 18 hours after receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parasitized whitefly nymphs take 10–14 days to start appearing, and often show a wound where the wasp’s ovipositor contacted them. Nymphs parasitized by Encarsia turn a black hue; for Eretmocerus, look closely inside the nymphs for developing larvae. Parasitized nymphs are left with a round, submarine-style exit hole, whereas an emerged adult whitefly leaves a T-shaped slit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow sticky cards will catch these adult wasps as they emerge, so removing yellow cards at the time of release is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 10,000","offer_id":46950952501404,"sku":"EM10","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 15,000","offer_id":46950952534172,"sku":"EM15","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/ENCAR_ERETforce_whitefly_parasite_mix_100_per_card_5_000__10_000__15_000_pack_of_10000.webp?v=1779304706"},{"product_id":"encarsiaforce-whitefly-parasite-100-per-card-50001000015000","title":"ENCARSIAforce™ – whitefly parasite 100 per card (10,000\/ 15,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eENCARSIAforce™ is the parasitic wasp \u003cem\u003eEncarsia formosa\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the original biological control agents and a proven tool against greenhouse whitefly. The female lays her eggs inside developing whitefly nymphs, killing them and turning the parasitized scale black. This format delivers the pupae on hanger cards at 100 per card, ready to separate and hang where whitefly are building. Use it in vegetable, soft fruit, ornamental, and hemp\/cannabis crops, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther whitefly species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Encarsia formosa controls whitefly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEncarsia is a specialist parasite that lays its eggs inside sedentary whitefly nymphs, parasitizing the 2nd to 4th instars. It needs whitefly nymphs present to complete its life cycle, and a parasitized nymph darkens to a black scale as the wasp develops inside. Each female can lay around 150–200 eggs in her lifetime. Encarsia works best in a window of 68–77°F with relative humidity of 70% or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25–0.5 parasitoids \/ sq. ft., bi-weekly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the wasp pupae on cards in the early to late hours of the day after receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day. Until release, keep the strips of cards in a cool, dark space so the wasps can maximize their remaining development time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the individual cards at the perforations by gently folding them back and forth — don’t tear them, which can loosen the lightly secured pupae, and take care not to touch the pupae, as they are delicate. Hang the cards from the middle to upper branches of the plants, sheltered from the sun’s rays and from watering, mist, and irrigation. Place them next to localized whitefly populations, or distribute them evenly (or near the pest’s preferred host plants) when used preventively. Leave the cards undisturbed for about 20–21 days to ensure thorough emergence. Many growers build simple release stations — a bamboo stake, a bent bread tie for a hook, and an inverted cup as a sun shade — so cards can follow the hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store. It is best to apply the parasitic wasps as soon as possible upon receipt. If storage is unavoidable, keep them between 45–50°F in the dark, up to 18 hours after receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parasitized whitefly nymphs take 10–14 days to start appearing and turn a black hue. Watch the lower leaves for these black scales; when about 90% of those present are black, you can reduce applications. Don’t remove the black scales before the wasps emerge — much of the ongoing control comes from the Encarsia breeding within the crop. A parasitized nymph leaves a round, submarine-style exit hole, whereas an emerged adult whitefly leaves a T-shaped slit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow sticky cards will catch these adult wasps as they emerge, so removing yellow cards at the time of release is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 10,000","offer_id":46950952566940,"sku":"EH10","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 15,000","offer_id":46950952599708,"sku":"EH15","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/ENCARSIAforce_whitefly_parasite_100_per_card_10_000__15_000_pack_of_10000.webp?v=1779304888"},{"product_id":"encarsia-formosa-pupae-on-hanging-cards","title":"ENCARSIAforce™ – whitefly parasite 50 per card (3,000\/ 7,500)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eENCARSIAforce™ is the parasitic wasp \u003cem\u003eEncarsia formosa\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the original biological control agents and a proven tool against greenhouse whitefly. The female lays her eggs inside developing whitefly nymphs, killing them and turning the parasitized scale black. This format delivers the pupae on hanger cards at 50 per card — a smaller card density that suits lighter pressure, propagation, and tighter placement. Use it in vegetable, soft fruit, ornamental, and hemp\/cannabis crops, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther whitefly species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Encarsia formosa controls whitefly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEncarsia is a specialist parasite that lays its eggs inside sedentary whitefly nymphs, parasitizing the 2nd to 4th instars. It needs whitefly nymphs present to complete its life cycle, and a parasitized nymph darkens to a black scale as the wasp develops inside. Each female can lay around 150–200 eggs in her lifetime. Encarsia works best in a window of 68–77°F with relative humidity of 70% or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25–0.5 parasitoids \/ sq. ft., bi-weekly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the wasp pupae on cards in the early to late hours of the day after receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day. Until release, keep the strips of cards in a cool, dark space so the wasps can maximize their remaining development time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the individual cards at the perforations by gently folding them back and forth — don’t tear them, which can loosen the lightly secured pupae, and take care not to touch the pupae, as they are delicate. Hang the cards from the middle to upper branches of the plants, sheltered from the sun’s rays and from watering, mist, and irrigation. Place them next to localized whitefly populations, or distribute them evenly (or near the pest’s preferred host plants) when used preventively. Leave the cards undisturbed for about 20–21 days to ensure thorough emergence. Many growers build simple release stations — a bamboo stake, a bent bread tie for a hook, and an inverted cup as a sun shade — so cards can follow the hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store. It is best to apply the parasitic wasps as soon as possible upon receipt. If storage is unavoidable, keep them between 45–50°F in the dark, up to 18 hours after receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parasitized whitefly nymphs take 10–14 days to start appearing and turn a black hue. Watch the lower leaves for these black scales; when about 90% of those present are black, you can reduce applications. Don’t remove the black scales before the wasps emerge — much of the ongoing control comes from the Encarsia breeding within the crop. A parasitized nymph leaves a round, submarine-style exit hole, whereas an emerged adult whitefly leaves a T-shaped slit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow sticky cards will catch these adult wasps as they emerge, so removing yellow cards at the time of release is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 5,000","offer_id":46950952665244,"sku":"EF5","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 7,500","offer_id":46950952698012,"sku":"EF75","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/ENCARSIAforce_whitefly_parasite_50_per_card_3_000__7_500_pack_of_5000.webp?v=1779305070"},{"product_id":"eretmocerus-eremicus-whitefly-parasite-on-hanger-cards-10000","title":"ERETforce™ whitefly parasite 100 per card (5,000\/ 10,000\/ 15,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eERETforce™ is the parasitic wasp \u003cem\u003eEretmocerus eremicus\u003c\/em\u003e, used to control whitefly — especially the tobacco\/silverleaf whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBemisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e). The female lays her eggs inside developing whitefly nymphs, and the parasitized nymph turns a darker golden color as the wasp develops inside. These hanger cards deliver the pupae at 100 per card, ready to separate and hang where whitefly are building. Use it in vegetable, soft fruit, ornamental, and hemp\/cannabis crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTobacco \/ Silverleaf Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBemisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther whitefly species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Eretmocerus eremicus controls whitefly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEretmocerus is a specialist parasite that lays its eggs inside sedentary whitefly nymphs, showing a preference for 2nd instar nymphs, and it is most often used against silverleaf whitefly. It can also sting and host-feed on nymphs without laying an egg, drinking the pest’s fluids for nutrition. It works best in a window of 68–77°F with relative humidity of 70% or less, and needs whitefly nymphs present to complete its life cycle. It pairs well with \u003cem\u003eEncarsia formosa\u003c\/em\u003e when both greenhouse and silverleaf whitefly are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 2 per 10 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 20 per 10 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePreventive releases may need to be made weekly instead of bi-weekly if the crop is a “whitefly magnet.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the wasp pupae on cards in the early to late hours of the day after receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day. Until release, keep the strips of cards in a cool, dark space so the wasps can maximize their remaining development time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the cards at the perforations by gently folding them back and forth — don’t tear them, which can knock the delicate pupae loose, and avoid touching the pupae. Hang the cards within the canopy, protected from sun and water, distributed evenly through the crop or next to the pest’s preferred hosts. Place them in shaded areas and leave them undisturbed for about 21 days to ensure emergence. Blister packs are released the same way, with the plastic bubble giving extra protection in overhead-watered crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store. It is best to apply the parasites as soon as possible upon receipt. If storage is unavoidable, keep them between 45–50°F in the dark, up to 18 hours after receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parasitized whitefly nymphs take 10–14 days to start appearing and often show a wound where the ovipositor contacted them. For Eretmocerus, look closely inside the nymphs for developing larvae; parasitized nymphs are left with a round, submarine-style exit hole, whereas an emerged adult whitefly leaves a T-shaped slit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow sticky cards will catch these adult wasps as they emerge, so removing yellow cards at the time of release is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 5,000","offer_id":46950952763548,"sku":"EE5","price":62.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10,000","offer_id":46950952796316,"sku":"EE10","price":121.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 15,000","offer_id":46950952829084,"sku":"EE15","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/ERETforce_whitefly_parasite_100_per_card_5_000__10_000__15_000_pack_of_5000.webp?v=1779310527"},{"product_id":"fly-parasite-hatching-station","title":"Fly Parasite Hatching Station","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Fly Parasite Hatching Station makes releasing fly parasites simpler and more reliable. It gives the pre-parasitized pupae a safe, shaded place to develop and emerge, protecting them from ants, birds, and harsh weather so more of your beneficial wasps survive to hunt filth-breeding flies around stables, barns, dairies, and compost areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use a hatching station\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFly parasites manage fly populations in stables, barns, farms, dairies, and compost areas, but in the open they often meet predators and unfavorable conditions. The station provides a controlled environment where the parasites can hatch and develop securely, which raises survival rates and overall effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePour the contents of your parasite pouch into the station and hang it in a shaded, protected area, away from direct sunlight and predators. This simple step significantly reduces parasite loss and improves the results of your fly-control program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-inch station\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds up to 5,000 parasitized pupae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-inch station\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds up to 10,000 parasitized pupae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Fly Parasite Calculator — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"gm-calc-cta\" aria-label=\"Fly Parasite Calculator\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eNot sure how many you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eSize your release in seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eEnter your animal type and headcount and the Fly Parasite Calculator returns the right pouch size for your operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\" href=\"\/pages\/fly-parasite-calculator\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eOpen the Fly Parasite Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position stations near feeding areas, manure piles, compost bins, and other known fly breeding sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine checks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor and refill the stations on your scheduled release cadence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine parasite releases with good manure management and fly trapping to get the most out of each release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":46950952861852,"sku":"HS4","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":46950952894620,"sku":"HS8","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Fly_Parasite_Hatching_Station_4.webp?v=1779321761"},{"product_id":"fly-parasites-fly-control","title":"Fly parasites for Fly Control (7,500\/ 10,000\/ 15,000\/ 25,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** FREE SHIPPING on Fly Parasites ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fly parasites are a blend of tiny beneficial wasps — \u003cem\u003eMuscidifurax raptorellus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMuscidifurax zaraptor\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSpalangia cameroni\u003c\/em\u003e — used to prevent, control, and manage filth-breeding flies. The wasps are harmless to people and animals; they attack flies at the pupal stage, before they ever become buzzing adults. Use them anywhere flies breed in manure: stables, farms, dairies, kennels, racetracks, composting areas, and similar sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFilth-breeding flies, including the common house fly (\u003cem\u003eMusca domestica\u003c\/em\u003e) and other manure-breeding flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStables, farms, dairies, kennels, dumps, racetracks, composting areas, and anywhere filth-breeding flies are a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the wasps control flies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe wasps lay up to five eggs in each fly pupa. The eggs hatch and the larvae consume the developing fly from the inside (endoparasitism), so a new parasite emerges from the pupa instead of a new fly — and the cycle continues, building suppression over the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnimal Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity \u0026amp; Frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 per every 5 horses, every 2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle, Buffalo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 per every 5 animals, every 1 to 3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoats, Sheep, Dogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 per every 15 animals, every 2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiniatures, Burros\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 per every 10 animals, every 2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 per every 10 animals, every 1 to 2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChickens, Turkeys (on wire)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 per every 2,000 birds, every 1 to 2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOstriches, Emus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 per every 15 birds, every 2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLlamas, Alpacas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 per every 10 animals, every 2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeedlots, Dairies, Zoos \u0026amp; others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact us for a tailored program\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Fly Parasite Calculator — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"Fly Parasite Calculator\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eNot sure how many you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eSize your release in seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eEnter your animal type and headcount and the Fly Parasite Calculator returns the right pouch size for your operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fly-parasite-calculator\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOpen the Fly Parasite Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start early in the year — early to mid-spring — before fly populations build, and continue on the schedule above through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e The parasites ship as pre-parasitized fly pupae mixed with pine shavings. You can mix in more shavings to spread them over a larger area, then sprinkle the contents in and around stalls, feeding areas, and manure storage sites (or compost piles, refuse sites, and landfills in non-livestock settings). Put them in protected locations, away from hooves and rain, or deposit them into a Fly Parasite Hatching Station to shield them from ants and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The package may be stored at room temperature until release. Try to release within 48 hours of receiving the shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe \"fly parasites\" in this pouch are parasitoid wasps in the family Pteromalidae — a few millimetres long, dark brown with transparent wings, and easy to miss entirely. They have no interest in people, animals, feed, or water, and they do not sting or bite. Their whole life is spent hunting one thing: fly pupae. Females are noticeably larger than males, and the adults do most of their searching at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis product is a blend of three species, each of which works a different part of the manure pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuscidifurax raptorellus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe workhorse of the blend. A female deposits several eggs inside a single fly puparium, so more than one wasp emerges from each fly she finds, and she may lay up to 150 eggs over her lifetime. She hunts the surface of the pack and its edges, and attacks house fly, stable fly, horn fly, and black dump fly pupae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuscidifurax zaraptor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA second surface-and-edge hunter that holds up well across the range of conditions found in bedded stalls, poultry litter, and feedlot pack. Running two \u003cem\u003eMuscidifurax\u003c\/em\u003e species together widens the window of conditions in which the surface layer stays under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpalangia cameroni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe digger. \u003cem\u003eSpalangia\u003c\/em\u003e burrows down into the manure pack to reach pupae that are buried out of reach of the two \u003cem\u003eMuscidifurax\u003c\/em\u003e species — the pupae that would otherwise survive a surface-only program and re-seed the population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a blend instead of one species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFly pupae are not all in one place. Some sit at the surface and along the edges of the pack; others are buried inches down. Stacking surface-active wasps with a burrowing one hits pupae at several substrate levels at once, which suppresses far more of the emerging generation than any single species can on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLife cycle inside the fly pupa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 per fly pupa, injected through the ovipositor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsumes the developing fly from within, roughly 7 to 10 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePupa (inside the host)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 to 7 days; the host case darkens and hardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA few millimetres long, nocturnal, emerges to find the next fly pupa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a parasitized pupa looks like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe entire egg-to-adult development happens inside the host puparium. From the outside you see a darkened, hardened pupal case, and once the wasps have emerged, a clean round exit hole. Those cases are the clearest field evidence that the program is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Fly Control guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"Fly Parasites for Fly Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the fly parasite guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eSpecies profiles, the full life cycle, monitoring methods, and how to build a season-long release program for filth-fly control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fly-control\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Fly Parasite Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrack the fly population so you can tell whether the program is keeping up, and tighten your release interval before you fall behind. Useful methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSticky fly tape, spot cards, and bait traps placed in stall corners and around feed bunks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eManure sampling for fly pupae and parasitized pupae — parasitized pupae are darker and often show a small round exit hole where the wasps emerged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdult fly counts in the morning and at dusk, the two peak activity windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEveryday signs: fewer maggots in fresh manure, less buzz around the water troughs, calmer animals at the bunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat counts as an acceptable level is your call. Set it against your own tolerance for flies and against whatever else you already have in the program — cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvisories \u0026amp; Disclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvisories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis product contains living organisms that require special handling and application procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRelease within 48 hours of receipt, and do not refrigerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWet conditions kill emergence — do not release where rain or wash-down water pools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBroad-spectrum insecticides will kill emerging wasps. Check compatibility before you spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBirds and ants both eat the pupae. Use a Fly Parasite Hatching Station where either is a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBiological control is one layer of a fly program, not the whole program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive-product guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegulatory notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLocal regulations may impose restrictions on the use of these products. Read the label and product information before use, and apply in accordance with the specified directions for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Pouch of 7,500","offer_id":46950952927388,"sku":"P75","price":25.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pouch of 10,000","offer_id":46950952960156,"sku":"P10","price":29.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pouch of 15,000","offer_id":46950952992924,"sku":"P15","price":41.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pouch of 25,000","offer_id":46950953025692,"sku":"P25","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Fly_parasites_for_Fly_Control_7_500__10_000__15_000__25_000_Pouch_of_7500.webp?v=1779322356"},{"product_id":"heterorhabditis-bacteriophora-hb-nematodes","title":"NEMAforce™ HB – (50\/250 million)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNEMAforce™ HB is the beneficial nematode \u003cem\u003eHeterorhabditis bacteriophora\u003c\/em\u003e, used to control soil-dwelling grubs and root pests. It is a “cruiser” that prefers to live well below the soil surface and actively seeks out its hosts, which makes it a strong choice against deeper grubs like Japanese beetle larvae. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants, and fit into turf, nursery, ornamental, and field programs — including medicinal cannabis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJapanese Beetle, June\/May Beetle, and other white grubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApple Maggot pupae and leafminer pupae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCabbage Root Maggots, Onion Maggots, Carrot Rust Flies, Carrot Weevils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumber Beetle larvae, Flea Beetle larvae, Northern Corn Rootworms, Wireworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eand many other soil-dwelling pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSoft fruits, turf and lawn, tree and shrub nurseries, and ornamentals — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, medicinal cannabis, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the nematodes work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInfective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean Chafer Grubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–100 million per 1,000 ft² (2–3 billion per acre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriental \u0026amp; Japanese Beetle Grubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–50 million per 1,000 ft² (1–2 billion per acre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApply in 65–130 gallons of water per acre (about 1.5–3 gallons per 1,000 ft²). Always follow the product label for your target pest and site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil should be 59–86°F at application and for at least two weeks afterward. Agitate the nematodes constantly during application, avoid direct sunlight, and apply in the early morning or late afternoon\/evening — applying just before, during, or after rain is ideal. Make sure the soil is moist before application and keep it moist for at least two weeks. Immediately after applying, irrigate the treated area with about 1\/8 inch (0.30 cm) of water to move the nematodes down into the soil profile. Time that irrigation to within 30 minutes under hot, dry conditions, and within 2 hours under cool, wet ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEMAforce™ HB can be applied with standard spray equipment, including tank sprayers, backpack sprayers, and irrigation injection systems — remove any filters first. Fill the spray vessel or stock tank with half the required cool, clean water and start agitation. In a separate bucket, premix the required number of trays in water, using a minimum of 1 liter (1 quart) per tray, and mix thoroughly. Rinse the bucket contents into the spray tank, then continue agitating while filling to the required volume, and maintain agitation throughout the application so the nematodes stay uniformly dispersed in the spray mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; disposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e On receipt, remove the product from the shipping packaging and use it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator at 40°F (5°C) — do not freeze. Ensure good air circulation around each tray, and do not use the product past its expiration date or if it was stored incorrectly. Dispose of product and packaging in accordance with federal and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Nematode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeterorhabditis bacteriophora\u003c\/em\u003e is an entomopathogenic nematode — a microscopic roundworm that kills insects. It does not chew or pierce its prey. It gets inside and lets a bacterial partner do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe partnership that does the killing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach infective juvenile carries a symbiotic bacterium, \u003cem\u003ePhotorhabdus\u003c\/em\u003e sp., in its gut. The nematode enters a host through its natural openings and releases the bacteria into the body cavity, where they multiply and kill the host within 24 to 48 hours. Neither partner works alone: the bacterium cannot reach a host without the nematode carrying it there, and the nematode cannot feed until the bacterium has converted the host into a food source. Note that this is a different bacterial genus from the one carried by the \u003cem\u003eSteinernema\u003c\/em\u003e nematodes — \u003cem\u003eHeterorhabditis\u003c\/em\u003e partners with \u003cem\u003ePhotorhabdus\u003c\/em\u003e, not \u003cem\u003eXenorhabdus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe infection cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlmost the entire life of this nematode is spent inside a host. Only one stage lives free in the soil — and that is the stage you are buying and applying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it lives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStages 1–3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-vivo, inside the host insect, feeding and developing on the bacteria-converted tissue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 4 — the infective juvenile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-living. Exits the dead host and searches the soil profile for a new one. This is the stage in the tray you apply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-vivo again, inside the newly infected host, where it reproduces and restarts the cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA cruiser that hunts deep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNematode species differ in how they search, and it decides which pests they can reach. Ambushers hold position and wait for prey to pass. \u003cem\u003eH. bacteriophora\u003c\/em\u003e is the opposite: a cruiser that ranges actively through the soil profile, well below the surface, hunting hosts that do not come to it. That is exactly the right strategy for white grubs — Japanese beetle, chafer, June and May beetle larvae — which sit and feed on roots several inches down and would never walk into an ambush. It is also why the application has to end with irrigation: the nematodes must be carried down into the profile to reach the zone where they work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConditions it wants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOptimal soil temperature is 59–86°F, and it needs to stay in that band both at application and for at least two weeks afterward. Soil moisture matters just as much — moist before application, and kept moist for two weeks after. A dry spell in the fortnight following treatment can undo the application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing between the three NEMAforce™ nematodes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe three species are matched to different depths and different pests. Picking by foraging strategy is the fastest way to get it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere and how it hunts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest matched to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/steinernema-carpocapsae-nematodes-50250-million\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExclusively on the media surface; a pure ambusher that waits for prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobile, surface-active pests — caterpillars, chinch bugs, mole crickets, fleas, borers on bark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/steinernema-feltiae-nematodes-50250-million\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 2 inches below the surface; an intermediate forager that both cruises and ambushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFungus gnat larvae, soil-stage thrips, shore flies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMAforce™ HB (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell below the surface; an active cruiser that seeks out hosts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, sedentary soil pests — white grubs, root maggots, wireworms, rootworms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Beneficial nematodes guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"Soil Pests Control with Beneficial Nematodes guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the beneficial nematode guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow entomopathogenic nematodes find and kill soil pests, how the three species differ, and how to build them into a grub and root-pest program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nematodes\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Nematode Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou are unlikely to find the nematodes themselves — they are microscopic and they work deep in the profile. Look for the hosts instead. Dig a few sample grubs from a treated area and check them: a parasitized insect will be dead, discolored, and partially deteriorated, with the degree of breakdown depending on how long ago the nematodes entered. Falling grub counts in successive samples are the practical confirmation that the treatment is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvisories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis product contains living organisms that require special handling and application procedures. Most nematode failures in the field are equipment or handling problems, not product problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not subdivide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a tray is opened, use the entire tray immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse cool water for mixing\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep the tank out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove filters of 50 mesh or finer\u003c\/strong\u003e from application equipment and nozzles — a fine filter strains the nematodes out of the spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not exceed 300 psi pump pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use application systems with a nozzle aperture smaller than 0.5 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgitate constantly during application\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just while mixing. Nematodes settle out of suspension quickly, and an unagitated tank delivers most of the product in the last few gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not spot treat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat the entire crop at the appropriate rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"50 mill","offer_id":46950953123996,"sku":"H50","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mill","offer_id":46950953156764,"sku":"H250","price":147.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NEMAforce_HB_50_250_million_50_mill.webp?v=1779310921"},{"product_id":"steinernema-carpocapsae-nematodes-50250-million","title":"NEMAforce™ SC – (50\/250 million)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SC is the beneficial nematode \u003cem\u003eSteinernema carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e, an “ambush” hunter that lives on the media surface and waits to attack passing pests. It is best matched to surface-active and shallow pests, and works in a wide range of crops. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany beetle larvae, including white grubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany caterpillar species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLeafminer larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChinch Bugs and Mole Crickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCat Fleas and Dog Fleas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, vegetables, orchards, soft fruit, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the nematodes work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInfective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests. Because \u003cem\u003eS. carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e is an ambush hunter, air temperature matters — warm, calm conditions suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrop \/ Pest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranberries \u0026amp; Mint — Cranberry Girdler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRate based on thatch depth. Apply 2 weeks after egg laying, when larvae are present.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranberries \u0026amp; Mint — Mint Root Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply in August and September, with soil temperatures between 55–86°F (13–30°C) at application and for at least 2 weeks afterward.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranberries \u0026amp; Mint — Root Weevils and Mint Flea Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply in August and September, with soil temperatures between 55–86°F (13–30°C) at application and for at least 2 weeks afterward.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit, Nut \u0026amp; Vine — Navel Orangeworm, Codling Moth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4–1.0 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply to the over-wintering larval generation. Time the application to favorable weather conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenhouse — Shore Flies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 million per 2,750–5,400 ft²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree applications at 7-day intervals. Spray the surface of the pots, and the top, sides, and undersides of benches and other areas where algae is growing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainerized Nursery \u0026amp; Ornamentals — Strawberry Root Weevil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 million per 3,625 ft²; 1 billion per 14,500 ft²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply when larvae are active, before damage occurs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainerized Nursery \u0026amp; Ornamentals — Black Vine Weevil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply in spring, when larvae and pupae are present in the soil or media.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainerized Nursery \u0026amp; Ornamentals — Dogwood Borer, Peachtree Borer, Clearwing Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 million in 250 gal. of water treats 250 trees, or 2.5 acres at 100 trees per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply as a coarse, low-pressure spray to the point of runoff, on bark from ground level to the scaffold limbs. Apply May through September when signs of larvae are apparent, and before the entry hole has plugged with pitch or other debris.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainerized Nursery \u0026amp; Ornamentals — Banana Moth, Giant Palmetto Weevil, Rotten Sugarcane Borer (field-grown)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 billion per 500 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply as a crown drench to the point of runoff. Make 3 applications at 6–8 week intervals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainerized Nursery \u0026amp; Ornamentals — Banana Moth, Giant Palmetto Weevil, Rotten Sugarcane Borer (containerized)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 billion per acre (2.5 billion per hectare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply as a soil drench. Make 3 applications at 6–8 week intervals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurf — Flea larvae and pupae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 2,000 ft²; 250 million per 10,000 ft²; or 1 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls outdoor flea larvae and pupae. Apply to areas frequented by pets. A compatible adulticide may be added to the spray mix if desired. Re-apply in 4 weeks if needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurf — Billbugs, Annual Bluegrass Weevils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 2,000 ft²; 250 million per 10,000 ft²; or 1 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply when larvae are small or damage is first detected. Billbug adults and pupae are also controlled. For Hyperodes, make 2 applications — the first against early instars, the second 2–3 weeks later.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurf — Cutworms, Armyworms, Sod Webworms, Tropical Sod Webworms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 2,000 ft²; 250 million per 10,000 ft²; or 1 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply when larvae are small or damage is first detected. For cutworms, apply 1 week before an insecticide would normally be applied. Repeat on a 14–21 day schedule as needed. Controls pests within 3–7 days of application, and feeding should stop within 3 days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurf — Chinch Bugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 2,000 ft²; 250 million per 10,000 ft²; or 1 billion per acre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuppresses chinch bugs when tank-mixed with a silicone-type surfactant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRates are pest- and site-specific — always follow the product label for your crop and target pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read and follow all label instructions before applying. Because these pests cluster, sample all areas for the pest before spot-treating; if thorough sampling isn’t feasible, broadcast NEMAforce™ SC over the entire infested area. It can be applied with common spray equipment, including tank and backpack sprayers — remove any filters, keep the mix agitated, and apply out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing and applying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully irrigate the media first, without nematodes. Fill the spray vessel or stock tank with half the required cool, clean water, start agitation, and add the required number of nematode trays. Continue agitating while mixing and filling to the final spray volume. Lightly mist the nematodes onto the media surface — this species lives there, so it does not need to be watered in — and maintain agitation throughout the application so the nematodes stay uniformly dispersed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying to foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply on an overcast day. Use as little water volume as possible while still covering the leaf surfaces, and add a wetting agent. Humidity must be kept high for the nematodes to survive on foliage — lightly misting the plants with water about half an hour after application helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; disposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e On receipt, remove the product from the shipping packaging and use it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator at 40°F (5°C) — do not freeze. Ensure good air circulation around each tray, and do not use the product past its expiration date or if it was stored incorrectly. Dispose of product and packaging in accordance with federal and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Nematode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteinernema carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e is an entomopathogenic nematode — a microscopic roundworm that kills insects. It does not chew or pierce its prey. It gets inside and lets a bacterial partner do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe partnership that does the killing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach infective juvenile carries a symbiotic bacterium, \u003cem\u003eXenorhabdus\u003c\/em\u003e sp., in its gut. The nematode enters a host through its natural openings and releases the bacteria into the body cavity, where they multiply and kill the host within 24 to 48 hours. Neither partner works alone: the bacterium cannot reach a host without the nematode carrying it there, and the nematode cannot feed until the bacterium has converted the host into a food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe infection cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlmost the entire life of this nematode is spent inside a host. Only one stage lives free — and that is the stage you are buying and applying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it lives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStages 1–3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-vivo, inside the host insect, feeding and developing on the bacteria-converted tissue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 4 — the infective juvenile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-living. Exits the dead host and waits on the surface for a new one. This is the stage in the tray you apply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-vivo again, inside the newly infected host, where it reproduces and restarts the cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA pure ambusher — and why that decides everything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNematode species differ in how they search, and it determines which pests they can reach. \"Cruisers\" roam through the media hunting sedentary hosts. \u003cem\u003eS. carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e is at the opposite extreme: a pure ambusher that lives \u003cstrong\u003eexclusively on the media surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, holds position, and attacks insects that come to it. That is why its target list is full of mobile, surface-active pests — caterpillars, chinch bugs, mole crickets, fleas, borers moving on bark — and why it is applied as a light mist onto the surface rather than watered down into the root zone. Drive these nematodes deep and you have moved them out of the only place they hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConditions it wants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOptimal soil temperature is 57–84°F. Because this species sits on the surface rather than sheltering in the media, \u003cstrong\u003eair temperature has to be considered as well as soil temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — an exposed surface swings with the air far more than the root zone does. Warm, calm, humid conditions suit it; hot dry sun and wind do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSC or SF? They are not interchangeable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThese two nematodes are easy to confuse and are matched to different problems. SC is the surface ambusher above. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steinernema-feltiae-nematodes-50250-million\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SF (\u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e is an intermediate forager that lives 1 to 2 inches down in the media and mixes cruising with ambushing — which is why SF, not SC, is the nematode for fungus gnat larvae and soil-stage thrips. Both control shore flies. If your problem is fungus gnats, reach for SF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- NEMAforce SC guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"NEMAforce SC for Shore Fly Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the NEMAforce™ SC guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eSteinernema carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e ambushes surface-active pests, the crops and conditions it fits, application methods, and how to build it into a shore fly and caterpillar program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/steinernema-carpocapsae-shore-fly-control\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the NEMAforce™ SC Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnlike nematodes that burrow into the media, \u003cem\u003eSteinernema carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e stays on the surface — so it is actually possible to see them with a hand lens shortly after application. That is a useful check that the batch was viable and the equipment did not damage it. Beyond that, judge the application by its result: watch for a drop in pest numbers a few days after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvisories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis product contains living organisms that require special handling and application procedures. Most nematode failures in the field are equipment or handling problems, not product problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not subdivide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a tray is opened, use the entire tray immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse cool water for mixing\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep the tank out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove filters of 50 mesh or finer\u003c\/strong\u003e from application equipment and nozzles — a fine filter strains the nematodes out of the spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not exceed 300 psi pump pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use application systems with a nozzle aperture smaller than 0.5 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgitate constantly during application\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just while mixing. Nematodes settle out of suspension quickly, and an unagitated tank delivers most of the product in the last few gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"50 mill","offer_id":46950953189532,"sku":"C50","price":86.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mill","offer_id":46950953222300,"sku":"C250","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NEMAforce_SC_50_250_million_50_mill.webp?v=1779319879"},{"product_id":"phytoseiulus-persimilis-spider-mite-predator-2","title":"Phytoseiulus Persimilis | Mite Predator | PERSIMILISforce","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePERSIMILISforce™ is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e, the specialist for knocking down two-spotted spider mite. It eats nothing but spider mites, and under good conditions its population outgrows the pest’s — which makes it the go-to choice for a fast knockdown of an active outbreak. Use it across vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops, hemp\/cannabis, and tree and shrub nurseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus urticae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCarmine Red Mite (\u003cem\u003eT. cinnabarinus\u003c\/em\u003e) and Pacific Mite (\u003cem\u003eT. pacificus\u003c\/em\u003e) — controllable at higher-than-normal rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, fruit crops, ornamental crops, hemp\/cannabis, and tree \u0026amp; shrub nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Phytoseiulus persimilis controls spider mites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnder normal conditions this predatory mite’s population will outgrow any spider mite population, and adult females lay up to 60 eggs in their lifetime. Because persimilis eats only spider mites, it is excellent for a quick knockdown of that pest. Its optimum performance window is 70–85°F with relative humidity between 60–90%; significantly cooler or warmer temperatures slow its reproduction and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 per sq. ft.; regular releases recommended as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate or tumble the bottle or vial to distribute the mites evenly within the carrier, then open it in the crop and gently tap the mites out onto the foliage. Concentrate the bulk at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. The vial product comes with a nipple cap for slow dosing — cut the tip to the size you need (a smaller opening releases more slowly). Because the instinct of persimilis is to run straight up, keep the vial vertical so they naturally move out onto the plant. Leave the bottle or vial in the treatment area for 24 hours after release to ensure all mites have exited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store the mites for more than 8 hours. Store the container on its side at a moderate humidity of 55–65°F until ready to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e With diligent scouting they can sometimes be found on the foliage or flowers, but the clearest measure of effectiveness is a reduction in spider mite populations after release. Un-infested, undamaged new growth is another sign that persimilis is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be sure of your pest species. \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e is not as flexible as some other predators for spider mite control, since it can only feed on certain \u003cem\u003eTetranychus\u003c\/em\u003e species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg \u0026amp; larval stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe eggs hatch into minuscule larvae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymphal stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe nymphal forms are fierce predators, consuming many spider mites, eggs, and young. The lifespan of these spider mite predators is roughly 8 days in their immature stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan: approximately 36 days. 0.5 mm long. Orange in color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Persimilis guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"PERSIMILISforce for Spider Mite Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the persimilis guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e knocks down spider mites, the crops and conditions it fits, release rates, and how to build it into a spider mite control program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/persimilis\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Persimilis Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"2,000 - 30ml Vial in Vermiculite w\/ applicator tip","offer_id":46964841119900,"sku":"PP2V","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2,000 - 8oz Bottle in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964841152668,"sku":"PP2","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5,000 - 8oz Bottle in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964841185436,"sku":"PP5","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10,000 - 16oz Bottle in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964841218204,"sku":"PP10","price":92.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10,000 - 1 liter Bottle in Fine Shavings","offer_id":46964841250972,"sku":"PP10S","price":92.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20,000 - 16oz Bottle in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964841283740,"sku":"PP20","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 - 16oz Bottle in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964841316508,"sku":"PP25","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 - 1 liter Bottle in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964841349276,"sku":"PP25L","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 - 1 liter Bottle in Fine Shavings","offer_id":46964841382044,"sku":"PP25S","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/PERSIMILISforce_spider_mite_predator_2_000__5_000__10_000__20_000__25_000_2000_30ml_Vial_in_Vermiculite_w_applicator_tip.webp?v=1779318386"},{"product_id":"steinernema-feltiae-nematodes-50250-million","title":"NEMAforce™ SF – (50\/250 million)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SF is the beneficial nematode \u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e, an intermediate forager that prefers to live 1–2 inches below the media surface and uses a mix of “cruising” and “ambush” hunting. It is the go-to nematode for fungus gnats and a useful tool against soil-stage thrips. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants, and fit cleanly into greenhouse, cannabis, and nursery programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFungus Gnat larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMushroom Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWestern Flower Thrips, Onion Thrips, and other thrips (adults, larvae, and pupae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, mushrooms, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the nematodes work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInfective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse \/ Interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil or growing media — every 2–3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 1,100 ft² (250 million per 5,500 ft²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 gal. per 1,000 ft² (115–190 L per 100 m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil or growing media — every 4–6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 550 ft² (250 million per 2,750 ft²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–50 gal. per 1,000 ft² (10 L per 100 m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage — once or twice weekly, light infestation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 4,400 ft² (250 million per 22,000 ft²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 gal. per 1,000 ft² (10 L per 100 m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage — once or twice weekly, heavy infestation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 2,200 ft² (250 million per 11,000 ft²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 gal. per 1,000 ft² (10 L per 100 m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlways follow the product label for your crop and target pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEMAforce™ SF can be applied with standard spray equipment, including tank sprayers, backpack sprayers, and irrigation injection systems — remove any filters first. Moisten the media to about 75% capacity, fill the spray vessel with half the required cool, clean water, start agitation, add the nematode trays, then continue agitating while filling to the final volume. Use enough total spray volume to carry the nematodes 1–2 inches below the surface where they live, and maintain agitation throughout the application, not just while mixing, so the nematodes stay uniformly dispersed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying to foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e For thrips on the plant, apply on an overcast day. Use as little water volume as possible while still covering the leaf surfaces, and add a wetting agent. Humidity must be kept high for the nematodes to survive on foliage — lightly misting the plants with water about half an hour after application helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; disposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e On receipt, remove the product from the shipping packaging and use it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator at 41°F (5°C) — do not freeze. Ensure good air circulation around each tray, and do not use the product past its expiration date or if it was stored incorrectly. Dispose of product and packaging in accordance with federal and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Beneficial Nematode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e is an entomopathogenic nematode — a microscopic roundworm that kills insects. It is not a predator in the usual sense: it does not chew or pierce its prey. It gets inside and lets a partner do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe partnership that does the killing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach infective juvenile carries a symbiotic bacterium, \u003cem\u003eXenorhabdus\u003c\/em\u003e sp., in its gut. The nematode enters a host insect through its natural openings and releases the bacteria into the body cavity, where they multiply and kill the host within 24 to 48 hours. Neither partner works alone: the bacterium cannot reach a host without the nematode carrying it there, and the nematode cannot feed until the bacterium has converted the host into a food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe infection cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlmost the entire life of this nematode is spent inside a host. Only one stage lives free in the soil — and that is the stage you are buying and applying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it lives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStages 1–3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-vivo, inside the host insect, feeding and developing on the bacteria-converted tissue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 4 — the infective juvenile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-living. Exits the dead host and searches the media for a new one. This is the stage in the tray you apply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-vivo again, inside the newly infected host, where it reproduces and restarts the cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it hunts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNematode species differ in how they search, and it decides where they are useful. Pure \"cruisers\" roam widely for sedentary hosts; pure \"ambushers\" wait near the surface and lunge at passing insects. \u003cem\u003eS. feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e is an intermediate forager that does both, which is why it handles fungus gnat larvae sitting in the media and mobile thrips moving through it. It settles about 1 to 2 inches below the media surface — so an application that only wets the top layer, or one that drives the nematodes far past that band, misses the zone where they actually work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConditions it wants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOptimal soil temperature is 50–78°F. Outside that band activity drops off, so check media temperature rather than air temperature before applying — in a heated propagation bench or a cold early-season field, the two can differ substantially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits in a thrips program\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor fungus gnats, shore flies, and mushroom flies, this product stands on its own. For thrips it covers the soil-dwelling part of the life cycle — the stage that foliar predators cannot reach. Growers running a full thrips program typically pair it with a foliar predatory mite such as \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cucumeris\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, so the pest is under pressure both in the canopy and in the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- NEMAforce SF guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"NEMAforce SF for Fungus Gnat control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the NEMAforce™ SF guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e finds and kills soil pests, the crops and conditions it fits, application methods, and how to build it into a fungus gnat and thrips program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/steinernema-feltiae-fungus-gnats-control\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the NEMAforce™ SF Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnce applied, finding \u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e in the media is difficult — they are microscopic and they are underground. Judge the application by its result rather than by locating the organism: watch for a drop in pest numbers a few days after treatment. Yellow sticky cards over the media give the clearest read on adult fungus gnat activity, and a falling catch across successive weeks is the signal you are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvisories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis product contains living organisms that require special handling and application procedures. Most nematode failures in the field are equipment or handling problems, not product problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not subdivide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a tray is opened, use the entire tray immediately. Mix with cool water and keep the tank out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove filters of 50 mesh or finer\u003c\/strong\u003e from application equipment and nozzles — a fine filter strains the nematodes out of the spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not exceed 300 psi pump pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use application systems with a nozzle aperture smaller than 0.5 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgitate constantly during application\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just while mixing. Nematodes settle out of suspension quickly, and an unagitated tank delivers most of the product in the last few gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not spot treat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat the entire greenhouse crop at the appropriate rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to customers who report issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product — you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment of beneficials in crop settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany variables can affect biological control agent (BCA) and pest populations in the crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms need a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population; others need alternate food such as pollen or nectar; still others have specific photoperiod requirements. Because of these variables, we cannot guarantee the short- or long-term establishment of the BCAs we sell once the organisms have been released. We do not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please refer to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"50 million","offer_id":46964902822044,"sku":"F50","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 million","offer_id":46964902854812,"sku":"F250","price":117.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NEMAforce_SF_50_250_million_50_mill.webp?v=1779320082"},{"product_id":"ephestia-eggs-predator-food-102550gr","title":"NUTRIforce™ – Ephestia eggs for predator food (10\/25\/50gr\/ Card of 35,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNUTRIforce™ is a supplemental food for beneficial insects and predatory mites, made of freshly laid, frozen \u003cem\u003eEphestia\u003c\/em\u003e (flour moth) eggs. Sprinkled into the crop or onto release sites, it gives predators like \u003cem\u003eOrius\u003c\/em\u003e and predatory mites a protein source to build and hold their populations when pest prey or pollen is scarce — especially useful for establishing predators preventively in thrips-sensitive crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMinute pirate bugs (\u003cem\u003eOrius\u003c\/em\u003e) and predatory mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther beneficial insects that need a supplemental food source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEphestia on cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e The card can be subdivided into smaller units and applied evenly throughout the treated area, or concentrated on thrips-sensitive crops. Protect the cards from direct sunlight and overhead watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose Ephestia:\u003c\/strong\u003e While cards are the recommended method, loose Ephestia eggs can be mixed into the carrier of an ORIUSforce™ bottle before application, or sprinkled directly onto crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the product at -4°F (-20°C) or lower in the plastic tubs. Kept properly frozen, the shelf life is at least six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid application shortly before or after overhead watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"10 grams loose","offer_id":46964902887580,"sku":"EK10","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams loose","offer_id":46964902920348,"sku":"EK25","price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams loose","offer_id":46964902953116,"sku":"EK50","price":154.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Card of 35,000 eggs - 30 tags","offer_id":46964902985884,"sku":"EKH","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NUTRIforce_Ephestia_eggs_for_predator_food_10_25_50gr__Card_of_35_000_10_gr.webp?v=1779324733"},{"product_id":"orius-insidiosus-insidious-flower-bug-adults","title":"Orius Insidiosus ORIUSforce™ – Thrips Predator - Minute Pirate Bug","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORIUSforce™ is the minute pirate bug \u003cem\u003eOrius insidiosus\u003c\/em\u003e, a fast, aggressive predator best known for hunting thrips. Both the adults and nymphs feed actively, and while Orius works hardest against thrips, it also takes spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied pests — making it a strong partner alongside predatory mites in an IPM program. Use it in vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops, hemp\/cannabis, and tree and shrub nurseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThrips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpider mites and other mite species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMoth eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany other soft-bodied pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, fruit crops, ornamental crops, hemp\/cannabis, and tree \u0026amp; shrub nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Orius insidiosus controls pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdult Orius eat all mobile thrips stages (larvae and adults), as well as spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies, while the nymphs mainly eat thrips larvae. Both adults and nymphs can also survive on pollen, and can be supplementally fed with NUTRIforce™ to help them establish in the crop before pest pressure builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith existing pest population\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 to 1 per 10 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrius can also be sustained on banker plants, with purple flash ornamental peppers and\/or Alyssum. Ask a Beneficial Insectary IPM specialist for details about this system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release Orius at sundown the day of receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the bottle to distribute the predators evenly within the carrier, then open it in the crop and gently tap the predators and their carrier onto the foliage of infested plants, or evenly throughout the crop if the infestation is widespread. Some will fly out on their own; if they exit too quickly to control dispersal, re-secure the cap between release points. Concentrate the bulk at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants, and tuck the bottle into the foliage — ideally on a plant with heavy pest pressure — for any that won’t readily come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store the adults or nymphs in the bottle for more than 8 hours. Hold at a moderate humidity between 50–60°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The clearest sign they are working is a drop in pests after release. Adults can sometimes be found in the crop with diligent scouting, and finding Orius on sticky cards indicates a healthy population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nymphs will enter diapause if the day length is below 12 hours — supplemental lighting can be used to keep them active in short-day conditions. Even with a short day length and no supplemental lighting, Orius can still treat thrips hot spots — but if they lay eggs, the resulting nymphs will diapause in that situation, so no establishment will occur. Flowering plants with pollen help sustain their populations. Orius may bite, but the bite is not medically significant and will not cause any lasting harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse in combination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please do not use Orius on their own to control any pest species. In combination with other appropriate biocontrol agents, they are very effective at helping to reduce many pest populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEggs are deposited in plant tissues. They are tiny — about 0.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymphal stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymphs pass through five stages before maturing. In stage one the nymphs are colorless; through each nymphal stage as they mature they darken, going from yellow to brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdults are black, with a characteristic white patch on their backs and conspicuously red eyes. Adult females can grow up to 3 mm in length. Lifespan: 3–4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Orius guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"ORIUSforce for Thrips control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the minute pirate bug guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eOrius insidiosus\u003c\/em\u003e hunts thrips, the crops and conditions it fits, release rates, and how to build it into a thrips control program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/orius\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Minute Pirate Bug Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 500 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903018652,"sku":"OI5","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 500 in Buckwheat","offer_id":46964903051420,"sku":"OI5-BW","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903084188,"sku":"OIM","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000 in Buckwheat","offer_id":46964903116956,"sku":"OIN","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 2,000 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903149724,"sku":"OIM2","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 2,000 in Buckwheat","offer_id":46964903182492,"sku":"OIM2-BW","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/ORIUSforce_thrips_predator_500_1_000_or_2_000_bottle_of_500_in_Vermiculite.webp?v=1779313192"},{"product_id":"stratiolaelaps-scimitus-soil-dwelling-predatory-mites","title":"Stratiolaelaps Scimitus | Hypoapsis Miles | Fungus Gnat Predator | STRATIOforce","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSTRATIOforce™ is the soil-dwelling predatory mite \u003cem\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e, used to prevent, control, and manage fungus gnats and the soil-pupating stages of certain thrips. It lives and hunts in the top layer of soil and media, cleaning up pests before they emerge as adults. An underrated benefit is its appetite for thrips pupae — using \u003cem\u003eS. scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e alone has been shown to cut western flower thrips populations by around 43%. Use it in vegetable, soft fruit, and ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFungus Gnat spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThrips spp. (soil-pupating stages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSome Shore Fly spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpringtails and other soil pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Stratiolaelaps scimitus controls soil pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThese mites live in the top half-inch of soil and media, where fungus gnat larvae and thrips pupae and pre-pupae develop, and feed on them directly. Their affinity for thrips pupae makes them a valuable part of a layered thrips program, working below the canopy while foliar predators work above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith existing pest populations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFriable floors, potting mix, and other surfaces should be treated as well — not just the planting media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the bottle to distribute the mites evenly within the carrier. Unscrew the lid, remove the filter paper, put the lid back on, and tap the mites out of the bottle evenly onto the soil. Concentrate the bulk at release points near the most heavily infested or active breeding areas. Leave the empty bottle, cap removed, in the treatment area for 24 hours so all mites can exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the bag to distribute the mites within the carrier, then open it at the seal and sprinkle the contents evenly onto slightly damp growing media, soil, or ground cover using the dispensing scoop. Use a higher concentration in hot spots. These mites should also be released onto dirt and gravel floors, around greenhouse weeds, and under benches and ground covers — anywhere fungus gnat larvae and pupae or thrips pupae and pre-pupae may develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The product can be stored at 50–60°F for about two days. The bottles and bags ship with a food source; once it runs out the mites will start attacking each other, so release promptly. Store the bottles on their side with the filter paper up to give the mites more surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The potato test works well — place a slice of potato on the soil to attract fungus gnat larvae and their predators, and check it after a few days. \u003cem\u003eS. scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e can often be found on or near the potato slice after a couple of days, though the best measure of whether they are in the crop and doing their job is a reduction in pests a few days after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e These mites cannot handle dry soil, so they may not be an option in certain herbs, cacti, and succulents. They also do not take being on rockwool very well, which means they cannot be used in hydroponics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgg \u0026amp; larval stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEggs are laid in the soil and hatch into larvae in 1–3 days. Larvae are small, translucent, and have only 6 legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymphal stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymphal stages are larger and darker than the larvae and have 8 legs. Nymphs closely resemble adults, but smaller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTan in color, approximately 0.25 mm long. Can be found moving rapidly over the soil surface. Lives, eats, and reproduces in the soil medium. Females produce 2–3 eggs per day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Stratiolaelaps guide — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside aria-label=\"STRATIOforce for Thrips and Fungus Gnat Control guide\" class=\"gm-calc-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eRead the Stratiolaelaps guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eHow \u003cem\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e hunts soil-stage pests, the crops and media it fits, release rates, and how to build it into a fungus gnat and thrips program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stratiolaelaps\" class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRead the Stratiolaelaps Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclosures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment of BCAs in crop settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in the various crops we work with — pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, and cultural, physical, or mechanical controls among them. Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar. Others still have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organisms. We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our live-product disclosure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"12,500 - 16oz Bottle in Peat Moss\/Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903215260,"sku":"SS12","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 - 1 liter Bottle in Peat Moss\/Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903248028,"sku":"SS25","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 - 1 liter Bottle in Peat Moss Only","offer_id":46964903280796,"sku":"SSN","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125,000 - 5 liter Bucket in Peat Moss\/Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903313564,"sku":"SSBK","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125,000 - 5 liter Bucket in Peat Moss Only","offer_id":46964903346332,"sku":"SSGN","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/STRATIOforce_soil-dwelling_predatory_mites_12_500__25_000__125_000_12500_16oz_Bottle_in_Peat_Moss_Vermiculite.webp?v=1779321102"},{"product_id":"trichoforce-eggs-on-cards-100000","title":"TRICHOforce™ – eggs on cards (100,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTRICHOforce™ is the tiny parasitic wasp \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/em\u003e, well known for preventing damage from moth and butterfly caterpillars. Instead of attacking the caterpillar after it hatches, it goes after the pest’s eggs — the wasp lays its own egg inside the moth egg, so a new wasp emerges instead of a caterpillar. That makes it a preventive tool best timed to moth flights in field crops, gardens, vineyards, and nurseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe eggs of many moth and butterfly (Lepidoptera) pests, before they hatch into caterpillars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Trichogramma controls caterpillars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach female wasp seeks out freshly laid pest eggs and lays an egg inside them. The developing wasp consumes the egg’s contents, so the pest never reaches the destructive caterpillar stage. Because it works only on eggs, timing is critical — releases need to coincide with moth flight so host eggs are available for parasitism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 per sq. ft., weekly during moth flight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcre+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50,000 to 100,000 per acre, weekly during moth flight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTiming is critical to ensure host eggs are available for parasitism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e To get an even distribution, cut each card into 30 hanging tags — flip the card over (egg side down) and cut along the perforated lines with scissors; do not tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the hanging tags once emergence has begun or after the wasps start emerging — you can see emergence as tiny brown dots moving around (a magnifying glass helps). Distribute the tags as evenly as possible throughout the target area, in the evening or early morning, in locations shaded from the sun and protected from rain. Ant control is important, since ants often attack the developing beneficials — another reason to distribute the tags after emergence has started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store the emerged adult wasps for more than 4 hours; hold at a moderately humid 55–65°F. Do not cold-store the wasps’ pupae for more than 3 days; hold at a slightly humid 45–50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOvernight shipping required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrder by Thursday 11AM PST to receive the following week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWill ship Tuesdays and Wednesdays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis product is affected by US holidays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"TRICHOforce B","offer_id":46964903444636,"sku":"TBH","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TRICHOforce M","offer_id":46964903477404,"sku":"TMH","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TRICHOforce PL","offer_id":46964903510172,"sku":"TPLH","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TRICHOforce Mixed Card","offer_id":46964903542940,"sku":"TMIX","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/TRICHOforce_eggs_on_cards_100_000_TRICHOforce_B.webp?v=1779310244"},{"product_id":"universal-release-boxes","title":"Universal Release Boxes - Pack of 50","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUniversal Release Boxes (URBs) are reusable stations for distributing loose beneficials that don’t come in sachets — without broadcasting carrier material over the top of the crop. They are ideal for flowering crops, where they keep buds free of carrier debris, and they hang low inside the canopy just like a sachet. Sold in a pack of 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScoop a small amount of your beneficial product — predatory mites or other loose organisms — into each box and hang it low in the canopy near pest hot spots, like a sachet on a hook. This lets you make strategic, repeatable releases while keeping carrier litter off the foliage and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are just boxes and contain no insects. 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It also draws in and keeps other beneficial insects around the garden or greenhouse, which makes it a handy supplemental food whenever natural pollen and nectar are scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it supplements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreen Lacewing (\u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e) adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther beneficial insects that are sparse on food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAny environment where CHRYSOforce™ R adults are being used — gardens and greenhouses alike. It is especially helpful during dry spells, when wild pollen and nectar run short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Wheast feeds green lacewing adults\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWheast™ acts as a food supplement for green lacewing adults. Adult lacewings feed on sugars and pollen rather than pests, so a steady food source keeps them in the planting and supports egg-laying — and it is their hungry larvae that go on to hunt aphids and other soft-bodied pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMixing \u0026amp; Application Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix one part of the food with an equal amount of honey or sugar. Add water slowly until a thick paste is formed — it should be smooth and creamy like peanut butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint the mixture on cardboard or wooden stakes and place them in the garden or greenhouse. 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Report any problem within 24 hours — please do not discard the product, as you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"1 lb bag","offer_id":46964903608476,"sku":"WH","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Wheast_food_for_green_lacewing_adults_1_lbs_bag.webp?v=1781310049"},{"product_id":"aphidiusforce-m","title":"APHIDIUSforce M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAPHIDIUSforce™ M is a biological aphid control built around \u003cem\u003eAphidius matricariae\u003c\/em\u003e, a tiny parasitic wasp that hunts soft-bodied aphids and turns them into bronze mummies. It hosts on at least 40 species of aphids, but growers rely on it most to control green peach aphid (\u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e) and tobacco aphid in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and hemp\/cannabis crops. Because it works as a living natural enemy rather than a spray, this aphid parasitoid wasp drops cleanly into an IPM program and keeps clearing hot spots between releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreen Peach Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTobacco Aphid (\u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae nicotianae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetable crops, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Aphidius matricariae controls aphids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFemale wasps hunt for aphids by sensing the odor of infested plants and the aphid’s honeydew secretions. Once she finds aphids, the female touches them with her antennae to confirm they are an appropriate species, then uses her ovipositor to insert a single egg inside the host. When the egg hatches, the larva eats the aphid from the inside, killing it 7 to 10 days later. The larva then spins a cocoon and the aphid turns into a bronze-colored mummy. The wasp pupates for 7 to 10 days before emerging as an adult, chewing a round exit hole out of the back of the aphid. 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Ensure the product contents remain dry and are not moved from the introduction site for a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use immediately upon receipt. If that is not possible, the product can be briefly stored at 6–8°C \/ 43–46°F and RH \u0026gt; 85%. Always adhere to the use-by date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mummies can be observed on the leaves of the crop 10–14 days after the first application. A perfectly round hole at the back of the mummy indicates that an adult \u003cem\u003eA. matricariae\u003c\/em\u003e has emerged. Control should be achieved once 80% of the aphids are parasitized. Check efficacy by watching for a reduction in the pest population, fewer hot spots, and healthy plant growth free of honeydew or sooty mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellow sticky cards for the first few days after the wasps are released. Blue sticky cards are acceptable to keep the entire time. When scouting, look for the presence of hyperparasitoids, especially in the late summer months — they can hinder a biocontrol program by killing the \u003cem\u003eAphidius\u003c\/em\u003e developing inside the aphids. 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