{"title":"Aphid Control","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-edt-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eCrash aphid colonies fast — and keep them down — with parasitic wasps and predators that find aphids early and never let them rebound. Residue-free, resistance-proof, harvest-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphids breed explosively and shrug off many sprays, which is why \u003cstrong\u003eaphid biological control\u003c\/strong\u003e wins where chemicals stall. Living agents hunt aphids on stems and leaf undersides, leave zero residue, and are safe around pollinators and staff. \u003cstrong\u003eParasitic wasps for aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e like Aphidius even seek out colonies at very low densities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose biological aphid control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo resistance, no residue, and full compatibility with organic and IPM programs — including cannabis, where clean test results matter. Released preventatively, beneficials keep aphids below threshold all season instead of triggering the boom-and-bust of spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to build your aphid program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease Aphidius wasps preventatively to seed parasitism (watch for bronze mummies), add Aphidoletes midge to knock down hot spots, and bring in lacewings for heavy outbreaks. Discourage ants, which protect aphids from predators, and reapply on a schedule until control is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aphidiusforce\"\u003eAPHIDIUSforce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (A. colemani, ervi, and mixes) — species-matched parasitic wasps for common aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aphidoletes-aphidimyza-midge-pupae\"\u003eAphidoletes aphidimyza\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — predatory midge larvae that devour aphids in colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chrysoperla-rufilabris-3\"\u003eCHRYSOforce R\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e green lacewings for outbreaks, plus \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/suffoil-x\"\u003eSuffOil-X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for compatible knockdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to confirm the pest first? See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aphid-pests\"\u003eAphid Pests\u003c\/a\u003e identification guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best beneficial insect for aphids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphidius parasitic wasps for prevention and steady control, backed by Aphidoletes midge and lacewings when colonies are large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo parasitic wasps really control aphids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — each wasp parasitizes many aphids into mummies that release more wasps, building self-sustaining control when released early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast do beneficials work on aphids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredators like Aphidoletes and lacewings reduce colonies within days; parasitoids build over one to two weeks, so release before populations peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Aphidius species do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse A. colemani for small aphids (green peach, melon), A. ervi for large aphids (potato aphid), or a mix when the species is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"gm-edt-totop\" aria-label=\"Back to top\" title=\"Back to top\"\u003e↑\u003c\/a\u003e","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. 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":46819307716764,"sku":"ACE5","price":93.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1000","offer_id":46819307749532,"sku":"ACE1K","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blister Pack of 1000","offer_id":46819307782300,"sku":"ACE1KBP","price":200.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blister Pack of 5000","offer_id":46819307815068,"sku":"ACE5KBP","price":922.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/APHIDIUSforce_CE_bottle_of_500.webp?v=1778118023"},{"product_id":"a-colemania-ervia-abdominalis-mix","title":"APHIDIUSforce™ Mix A.colemani | A.ervi | A.abdominalis | A. matricariae","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAPHIDIUSforce™ Mix combines four parasitoid wasps — \u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAphidius ervi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAphidius matricariae\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAphelinus abdominalis\u003c\/em\u003e — into one release that attacks a wide range of common pest aphids. 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":"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":"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\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\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\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\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\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\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":"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. 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™ M 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.\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. 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\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 at 12PM 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 5,000","offer_id":46964903870620,"sku":"AMAT5K","price":429.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/APHIDIUSforce_M_bottle_of_5000.webp?v=1779299866"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/collections\/Aphid_Control_Collection.webp?v=1782260647","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/collections\/aphid-control.oembed","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}