SPECIALISTS Leafminer Parasite - Diglyphus isaea
Universal Release Box
Helps Stop Leafminers From Leaving Their Mark On Your Plants!
Provides An Easy Release Space And Protection For Your Beneficials.
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DESCRIPTION: This simple 2” x 2” cardboard box will give your beneficials a place to safely hatch out of reach of most predators. Hang directly on plant, crop canopy, tree or pole in a shaded location close to the pest infestation that you are treating. Once they hatch, the beneficials will head over to where you need them.
TARGET: Leafminers. DESCRIPTION: These tiny wasps lay eggs near Diglyphus isaea leafminer larvae in the first and second stages, which they sting and paralyze. The egg hatches with the larvae feeding on the paralyzed leafminer. Under optimal conditions (68-80°F), each female can lay up to 300 eggs. SUGGESTED USE (Depending upon level of infestation): Best used to treat low level infestations or preventively. Ideal for warm climates or spring/ summer releases where leafminer control has proven difficult with pesticides. Use ≈500-1,000 per acre every 2 weeks, they are most effective with 2-3 separate releases. TEMPERATURE: Moderate 50-80ºF 1112901 1112904 1112903
SUGGESTED USE: Use in/on/near orchards, row crops, vineyards, nurseries, greenhouses, grow rooms, hydroponics, aquaponics, interiorscapes, container plants and houseplants. 1555501 1555510
Universal Release Box $2.00 Universal Release Box - Bundle of 10 $12.50
Relative Humidity: High 60-90% $82.00 $160.00 $315.00
≈250 Adults ≈500 Adults ≈1,000 Adults Overnight Shipping Required
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a process that is used to control pest populations while minimizing the impacts on
Mealybug Destroyer - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Focusing mainly on long-term pest prevention, a successful IPM program utilizes a combination of control methods including
These Tiny Ladybird Beetles Devour Pest Mealybugs In Both The Larval & Adult Stages.
biological control, habitat manipulation, changes to cultural practices and use of resistant plant varieties.
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TARGET: Mealybugs, aphids, mites, thrips, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied insect pests.
people and the surrounding environment.
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
DESCRIPTION: Cryptolaemus is a small dark brown ladybug with an orange head and tail (elytra). The larvae are up to 13 mm long and are white with a wax-like covering. The pupae are found around stems, the underside of leaves, greenhouse structures and other sheltered areas. Shipped as adults and most effective in severe infestations.
Planning & Record Keeping
Trap & Monitor
Cultural Controls
Mechanical Controls
Biological Controls
Natural Pesticides & Botanicals
SUGGESTED USE (Depending upon level of infestation): 250-1,000/acre every 2 weeks, 2-3 releases. Use indoors and outdoors. Weekly release programs available. Please call. Temperature: Low-High 64-81ºF Relative Humidity: Moderate ≈70-80% 1114702 1114703 1114704 1114705 1114710
≈100 Adults ≈250 Adults ≈500 Adults ≈1,000 Adults ≈5,000 Adults Overnight Shipping Required
$75.00 $95.00 $180.00 $350.00 $1,000.00
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