Thrips Control
› Read more »
Stop western flower thrips without the chemical treadmill. Shop proven thrips biological control — predatory mites for thrips, pirate bugs, and soil predators that hit every stage, with live arrival guaranteed.
Products in this Collection
-
STRATIOforce™ – soil-dwelling predatory mites (12,500/ 25,000/ 125,000) 
STRATIOforce™ – soil-dwelling predatory mites (12,500/ 25,000/ 125,000)
STRATIOforce™ – soil-dwelling predatory mites (12,500/ 25,000/ 125,000)
$23.44 USDSale price $23.44 USD Regular price -
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator in slow release sachets 
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator in slow release sachets
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator in slow release sachets
$48.95 USDSale price $48.95 USD Regular price -
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bottle (1,000) 
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bottle (1,000)
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bottle (1,000)
$23.05 USDSale price $23.05 USD Regular price -
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (20,000/ 50,000/ 250,000 in liter tube) 
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (20,000/ 50,000/ 250,000 in liter tube)
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (20,000/ 50,000/ 250,000 in liter tube)
$15.33 USDSale price $15.33 USD Regular price -
ORIUSforce™ – thrips predator (500, 1,000 or 2,000) 
ORIUSforce™ – thrips predator (500, 1,000 or 2,000)
ORIUSforce™ – thrips predator (500, 1,000 or 2,000)
$59.95 USDSale price $59.95 USD Regular price -
DALOTIAforceâ„¢ (500/ 1,000/ 3,000/ 5,000) 
DALOTIAforceâ„¢ (500/ 1,000/ 3,000/ 5,000)
DALOTIAforceâ„¢ (500/ 1,000/ 3,000/ 5,000)
$69.95 USDSale price $69.95 USD Regular price -
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing eggs on cards (5,000) 
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing eggs on cards (5,000)
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing eggs on cards (5,000)
$21.74 USDSale price $21.74 USD Regular price -
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing eggs in loose form (5,000/ 10,000/ 100,000) 
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing eggs in loose form (5,000/ 10,000/ 100,000)
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing eggs in loose form (5,000/ 10,000/ 100,000)
$23.44 USDSale price $23.44 USD Regular price -
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in hexcell unit (400) 
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in hexcell unit (400)
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in hexcell unit (400)
$32.22 USDSale price $32.22 USD Regular price -
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bulk (5,000/ 10,000) 
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bulk (5,000/ 10,000)
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bulk (5,000/ 10,000)
$154.95 USDSale price $154.95 USD Regular price -
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing adults (100/250/1,000) 
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing adults (100/250/1,000)
CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing adults (100/250/1,000)
$61.67 USDSale price $61.67 USD Regular price -
AMBLYforceâ„¢ S (Sachets) -
AMBLYforceâ„¢ S (25,000/ 50,000) 
AMBLYforceâ„¢ S (25,000/ 50,000)
AMBLYforceâ„¢ S (25,000/ 50,000)
$60.95 USDSale price $60.95 USD Regular price -
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (5 liter bulk bag) 
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (5 liter bulk bag)
AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (5 liter bulk bag)
$52.22 USDSale price $52.22 USD Regular price -
NUTRIforce™ – Ephestia eggs for predator food (10/25/50gr/ Card of 35,000) 
NUTRIforce™ – Ephestia eggs for predator food (10/25/50gr/ Card of 35,000)
NUTRIforce™ – Ephestia eggs for predator food (10/25/50gr/ Card of 35,000)
$30.22 USDSale price $30.22 USD Regular price -
AMBLYforceâ„¢ S (125,000) 
AMBLYforceâ„¢ S (125,000)
AMBLYforceâ„¢ S (125,000)
$272.95 USDSale price $272.95 USD Regular price
› Grower guide More information about Thrips Control
Stop western flower thrips for good — without the chemical treadmill. This collection brings together the predators that hit thrips on every stage, from eggs and larvae in the canopy to pupae in the soil.
Thrips resist insecticides faster than almost any greenhouse pest, and their split life cycle (plant and soil) lets survivors rebuild in days. Thrips biological control sidesteps both problems: living predators hunt thrips where sprays miss, never lose effectiveness to resistance, and leave zero residue — so you can use them right through harvest, even on cannabis.
Why choose biological thrips control
Beneficials are safe for pollinators and staff, fit organic and IPM programs, and protect against thrips-vectored viruses (INSV/TSWV) by keeping populations below threshold. Released preventatively, predatory mites for thrips quietly hold the line all season.
How to build your thrips program
Layer your defenses: slow-release mite sachets seed the canopy for weeks, Orius pirate bugs clean thrips out of flower buds, and a soil predator catches pupae in the media. Start when counts are low, monitor with sticky cards, and add supplemental food so mites establish before thrips arrive. Predatory mites work best at roughly 70–85% humidity.
What's in this collection
- AMBLYforce S & AMBLYforce C — the keystone predatory mites for thrips eggs and larvae.
- ORIUSforce — minute pirate bugs that attack larvae and adults inside the flowers.
- STRATIOforce — soil mites that destroy pupating thrips.
- CHRYSOforce R lacewings and NUTRIforce food to round out and establish the program.
New to thrips ID? See our Thrips Pests guide to diagnose the damage first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best predator for thrips?
For most crops, Amblyseius (swirskii or cucumeris) predatory mites plus Orius pirate bugs give the strongest combined control of larvae and adults; add a soil mite for pupae.
Do predatory mites get rid of thrips?
Yes — released preventatively, they feed on thrips eggs and young larvae and keep populations from building, especially at 70–85% humidity.
How long does biological thrips control take?
Beneficials work gradually; establishment takes a couple of weeks, so release early and on a repeating schedule rather than waiting for an outbreak.
Can I use beneficials with sticky traps?
Yes — use sticky cards for monitoring, but remove mass-trapping traps during predator releases so you don't catch your beneficials.