“Galendromus annectens is a predator of the Persea mite, a serious pest on avocados in Southern California. This predator has a widespread distribution from North America through Latin America and into South America. This mite has been found in coastal California avocado orchards but is very rare. Galendromus annectens is among the smallest known phytoseiids and this probably allows it to reproduce on low quantities of food and hide in places inaccessible to larger predators. Studies indicate that this predator is not closely associated with dense web-producing spider mites that have clumped distributions, and it does not show a strong tendency to remain in spider mite nests. Field observations suggest G. annectens may be a predator of fungi-eating tarsonemid mites. Release rates: Release 2,000 – 5,000 G. annectens per acre, depending on level of infestation. Shipping Included in Price Orders are shipped within 10 business days.”

“Preferred food: These predators will consume egg, nymph and adult stages of two-spotted spider mites and many others. Shipment, biology and release: Use these beneficial mites with lower humidity (40% at 70 degrees F). M. longipes are effective in temperatures up to 100 degrees F, although a comparable increase in humidity is required. Apply these predators in warm greenhouses and interiorscapes with artificial lighting. Release rates: indoors, 3/sq. ft. bi-weekly, 3-5 times; outdoors, 5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 3-4 times. Shipping Included in Price Orders generally ship within two business days.”

“This mite predator will tolerate high humidity and higher temperatures than other mite predators. Preferred food: Two-spotted spider mites and many others. Shipment, biology and release: This mite predator is very versatile and tolerates high temperatures and high humidity (60-85%) well, both indoors and out. Adults eat 1-3 pest adults or up to 6 pest eggs/day. Release rates: indoors, 2-3/sq. ft. bi-weekly, 2-3 applications; outdoors, 5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 2-3 applications. Shipping Included in Price Orders generally ship within 2 business days.”

“Preferred food: Two-spotted spider mites and many others. Predators will consume egg, nymph and adult stages of pest mites. Neoseiulus californicus is an oblong, tiny predatory mite that feeds on a variety of prey. Use on crops including: cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, tropical foliage plants, and greenhouse roses. Use in gardens, fields, orchards and greenhouses. Shipment, biology and release: Use these beneficial mites when temperatures are between 60-80 degrees F. and there is a minimum of 60% humidity. These predatory mites consume their prey at a more leisurely pace (one adult or a few eggs per day), and can survive longer under starvation conditions. Release rates: 4 mites/sq. ft, bi-weekly, 2-3 times; 5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 2-3 times. Shipping Included in Price Orders generally ship within 2 business days.”

“Preferred food: greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and limited control of sweet potato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). Shipment, biology and release: Encarsia formosa Will kill 200 whiteflies per week. The wasp develops inside the whitefly scale and emerges after 20 days. Shipped on strips (5 cards on each strip) that contain parasitized whitefly scale and more than 1,000 Encarsia. Release Wasps at the first sign of whitefly by hanging strips on plant foliage. Release rates: For greenhouse tomatoes and peppers, 1 Encarsia/4 plants weekly for 8-10 weeks; cucumbers, one/2 plants weekly for 8-10 weeks; poinsettias, two/plant weekly, 8-12 weeks. For acre dosage release 3,000 weekly, for 8-10 weeks. Release upon receipt to ensure full potency. Release rates vary depending upon crop, infestation and season of the year. For prevention, use 1 parasite for 10 sq ft. For low infestations (less than 1 adult whitefly per 50-100 plants) release 1 parasite/sq ft weekly for a minimum”

“These tiny generalists are voracious consumers of many pests including aphids, scale, thrips and especially whitefly. Preferred food: greenhouse and outdoor sweet potato whitefly. Shipment, biology and release: Delphastus are shipped as adults, which eat several hundred whitefly daily. Adult females live for approx. 1 month and lay 3-4 eggs/day. Use Delphastus along with Encarsia and green lacewing. Release rate: 1,000/1,500 sq. ft. Availability: year-round Shipping Included in Price Orders are shipped on Wednesdays.”

“Green Lacewing larvae, also known as aphid lions, are tiny upon emerging from the egg, but they grow to 3/8″ long.Green Lacewing larvae paralyze their prey with venom and with their large hollow jaws draw out the body fluids of the pest. The Green Lacewing is the most versatile and voracious, commercially available predator of pests of greenhouse, field crops and orchards.Each lacewing larva will devour 200 or more pests or pest eggs a week during their two to three week developmental period. After this stage, the larvae pupate by spinning a cocoon with silken thread. Approximately five days later adult lacewings emerge to mate and repeat the life cycle. Depending on climatic conditions, the adult will live about four to six weeks. Each adult female may deposit more than 200 eggs. For best results, habitats should be provided that encourage the adults to remain and reproduce in the release area. Nectar, pollen, and honeydew stimulate their reproductive process. If these food sources”

“During their larval stage, Green Lacewing are voracious eaters of aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, caterpillar eggs, scale, thrips, and whitefly. Commonly called Aphid Lions, each larva can eat 200 aphids or other pests each week for 2-3 weeks. The Hanging Release pack is a thin paper container that easily hangs or can be stapled in place. It has the eggs inside it; just open up the folded top and hang it in or staple it to plant or tree foliage. Wait 3-7 days for the larvae to emerge to begin devouring your pests. The adult Green Lacewing eats only honey, pollen, and nectar, which it needs to reproduce. Provide flowering plants or Good Bug Power Meal, and your female Lacewings will lay 100?s of eggs, continuing the cycle. Availability: year-round Release Rate: In gardens and greenhouses: 1,000 eggs / 200 sq. ft. In fields or orchards: 5,000-20,000 depending on infestation. Release staggered at 1 week intervals since only the larvae are predatorial, at least”

“Preferred food: aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, caterpillar eggs, scales, thrips, and whiteflies. Method of shipment: Green lacewing are shipped as eggs packed in bran. Release rates: In gardens and greenhouses, release eggs at approximately 1,000 eggs/200 sq. ft. Once the larvae emerge, they will feed for 1-3 weeks before they become adults. The adults eat only honey, pollen, and nectar, which they need to reproduce. Repeated releases may be necessary if the infestation has not been arrested 5-7 days after the larvae have emerged. Availability: year-round. NOTE: The listed price includes the cost for 1,000 green lacewing and the cost of shipping for every shipment ordered. You MUST order 2 or more shipments. The shipping on the web invoice will not be charged unless you have additional items shipping with the green lacewings. Enter the number of weeks in the quantity box below. Price Includes Shipping!”

“Green Lacewing Preferred food: aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, moth eggs, scales, thrips, and whiteflies. Method of shipment, biology and release rates: Green Lacewing are shipped either as eggs packed in bran, as larvae in frames or bottles, or as adults. Release rates: In gardens and greenhouses, release eggs at approximately 1,000 eggs/200 sq. ft. Once the larvae emerge, they will feed for 1-3 weeks before they become adults. For farms release 5,000 to 20,000 per acre depending upon infestation. The adults eat only honey, pollen, and nectar, which they need to reproduce. Repeated releases every 7-10 days will be most effective if the infestation is severe. Availability: year-round. Contains 1,000 Green Lacewing Eggs – For other quantities see below.”