Aphid Parasites kill aphids by piercing the aphid and laying their eggs inside of it to develope into larvae. Before finishing development it spins a cocoon inside the aphid, turning it into a leathery "mummy". An adult parasite then flies out to continue the cycle. For prevention small releases get these established, repeat regularly through the season.

Aphid Preditors often provide the most lasting aphid control because they breed so readily, and don't fly towards lights. 250 is enough to get them going, or 3,000-4,000 per acre. Repeat releases establish them faster. Use anywhere: yards, greenhouses, indoors. Aphid predators have a life stage in the soil & may not survive where predatory nematodes are ysed.

Caterpillar parasites control even the most destructive caterpillars. They parsitize the egss of over 200 species of moths and butterflies. Caterpillar parasites provide control in gardens, field crops, and orchards. Use 3,000-50,000 per acre, depending on infestation. It's important to repeat releases about every 2 weeks throughout the growing season.

Sprinkle fungus gnat predators onto soil surface (or capillary mat, hydroponic media, etc.) for control of fungus gnats and most other small, soil inhabiting insects, mites, and springtails. Provides up to 30% control of western flower thrips as well. Predators live and breed in the top 1/2" of soil. 5,000 treats up to 200 square feet of bedding area.

Green Lacewings (Chrysopa Rufilabris) eat aphids and other small, soft-bodied pests. General purpose feeders, lacewings eat almost anything they can fit in their mouths. Within 3 or 4 weeks, larvae hatch into adults that eat only pollen and nectar; reapply more larvae before then for continuous control. Green Lacewings are available as eggs in a cup, eggs glued to cards which are hung from foliage, or pre-hatched larvae. Please choose type when ordering (eggs in cup, eggs on cards, or pre-hatched larvae)

Anywhere nuisance flies breed (compost piles, manure accumulations, livestock bedding, etc.) fly parasites go to work fast. 15,000 treats several head of livestock, a compost pile, or numerous rabbits, chickens, or other small animals. Apply once a month for continuing control, or more often for severe problems. A mix of species controls most pest flies.

Ladybugs eat aphids and other soft-bodied insects, and can be stored in the refrigerator 1-10 weeks at 35-40 degrees Farenheit (depending on the time of year). Ladybugs may not be available during late April & May.

Mealybug predators eat most mealybug species, especially Citrus Mealybugs. If mealybugs run short, they'll east scales too. Because mealybugs breed so slow and mealybug predators eat so fast, only 1 or 2 are needed per plant. In some cases we've had improved success caging these in with plants, as they sometimes fly towards lights.