2018 Seed Catalog

Beneficial Insects
Aphid Controls
Aphidius colemani, Aphidius ervi and Aphelinus
abdominalis – Natural aphid parasites are very useful/effective
for the prevention and low-infestation management of various aphid
species. Yellow sticky traps should be removed prior to releasing
these mini-wasps.
Aphidoletes aphidimyza – The aphid midge is a predator
that is effective for controlling substantial populations of more than
60 species of aphids.
Chrysoperla rufilabris – Green lacewings are aggressive
opportunistic predators. Use eggs to work preventatively & to build
populations. Use larvae for quick cleanups. Use adults for nomads,
such as in trees.
Hippodamia convergens – The ladybug we are all familiar
with, are terrific aphid predators – capable of eating up to 6,000
aphids in their life cycle! Like lacewings, they are also opportunistic
& may eat other insects as well.(May be able to be shipped 2nd day).
Hippodamia can be Shipped 2nd Day Air (when weather permits)
Leaf Miner Control
Diglyphus isaea – 2mm mini-wasps arebest used for
preventing the establishment of several leaf miner species, & can
tackle minor infestations. They do best in warmer conditions.
Caution using yellow, sticky traps with these wasps.
Caterpillar Control
Trichogramma spp. T. brassicae, T. minutum, T.
pretiosum – The Lepidopteran Egg Parasitoids are extremely tiny
mini-wasps used for the prevention of caterpillar & moth outbreaks.
Scale & Mealy Bug Controls
Aphytis melinus – Is the least expensive scale control & it
works, but only if the host species is acceptable.
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri a.k.a. Crypts or The Mealy
Bug Destroyer – Bar none, this beetle species is the number one
predator used to control most mealybug species, it their cottony egg
masses are present.
NOTE: For more mealybug control options, also see Chrysoperla
rufilabris under Aphid Controls.
Fungus Gnat, Shore Fly & Soil Pest Controls
BENEFICIAL NEMATODES
Heterorhabditis bacteriophora – The choice for
lethargic, deeply planted pests: Japanese beetle larvae or grubs
(Popillia japonica). These are deep-moving (1-7”), active-hunting
&“cruising”.
Steinernema carpocapsae – These nearly microscopic.
Shallowly-waiting-hunting (0-2”)&“ambushing”.
Steinernema feltiae – The largest of the nematodes. Used
for fungus gnats or mushroom fly larvae. These shallowly present
habit (0-3”), like Sc, but also intermediate active-hunting“cruising”
like Hb.
ALL BENEFICIAL INSECTS
ARE SPECIAL ORDER
AND CANNOT BE RETURNED
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Mite Controls
Amblyseius andersoni – This predatory mite eats many
different pest mites such as spider mite, gall mite, and russet mite.
Neoseiulus californicus & fallacis – Used for the
prevention, control, and management of various spider mites.
Neoseiulus californicus - actively hunt in conditions where prey
are few.
Neoseiulus fallacis - can work on pest mites in a multitude
of conditions.
Phytoseiulus persimilis – Mite is fast, active, thorough,
& cost-effective.
Note: For more mite controls see Chrysoperla under aphid controls
Thrips Controls
(nematodes
can be used)
Amblyseius (Neoseiulus) cucumeris – Predatory mite,
useful for prevention, control, & management of various
thrips species.
Stratiolaelaps scimitus (formerly Hypoospis miles) – The
soil-dwelling mite that consumes thrip pupae in the soil or media.
Orius insidiosus – The Minute Pirate Bug, consuming both thrip
larvae & adults. Ship March– October, unless supplemental lighting
is provided.
Whitefly Controls
Amblyseius swirskii – Predatory mite useful in the control of
whitefly predominantly, with some impact to spider mites.
Encarsia formosa – Parasitoid best used for prevention, low
infestation management & maintenance of greenhouse whitefly.
Eretmocerus eremicus – The B-Whitefly Parasitoid is very
specific & should be used only against Bemisia species of whiteflies:
such as the sweet potato and silverleaf whitefly species. Remove
yellow pestraps before releasing.
Fly Controls
Fly Parasite Mix – Mini-wasps used for prevention, control &
mgmt of filth breeding flies. Start early spring, & release every 3-4
wks. Release more often as fly season progresses.
Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis – The praying mantis is strictly carnivorous &
feeds on almost any insect of a size it can overcome. Releases can
begin after the last frost and through the summer.
SHIPPED NEXT DAY AIR FOB: Suppliers
Pollinating Bumblebee Hives
Natupol Excel is specifically developed
for crops with a high number of
blossoming flowers per m² per week.
Excel can be applied in illuminated
greenhouses. Optimized visibility
through reflective cues on the boxes &
additional color cues around the entry,
works with a bumblebee’s own vision,
resulting in improved pollination. Excel
has a bigger colony, no queen larvae/
pupae, large ventilation holes equipped
with smart intruders blocks, & more
sugar water for increased & longer pollination. Catalog
Lasts an average of 9 wks. The effectiveness Number Each
takes longer to reach its maximum but the 60-11700 $ 155.00
hive’s overall performance is greater overall.
Excel hives are the ideal for greenhouses at the beginning of the
planting cycle (before full bloom). Hydroponic growers also use this
hive, as they have an ongoing operation.
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