HIRED BUGS / FROM NATURE’S CONTROL
A little help
from good bugs.
Beneficial insects, predatory mites, and nematodes. Get to know the options, then talk with us about the right fit for your growing conditions.
Start with the pest.
Then make a plan.
A useful biological program begins with identifying the pest and understanding the growing environment. Clear photos, your crop, temperature, humidity, and recent treatments help us discuss a suitable approach.
Living controls need
a little coordination.
Check availability, special-order timing, handling, and current release instructions with the store. Tell us about previous sprays and other beneficials before choosing a product.
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Andersoni predator mites
A predatory mite to discuss when planning a biological approach to mite problems.
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Swirskii predator mites
A predator-mite option for discussion in greenhouse and indoor pest-management plans.
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Triple Threat spider mite predators
Three species of predatory mites in a mix intended to cover a range of growing conditions.
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Aphid predators
A beneficial-insect option for aphid management in protected growing spaces.
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Aphid parasites
A mix of tiny parasitoid wasps listed for biological control of aphids.
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Spider mite destroyers
A small beetle listed in our catalog for use against spider mites.
View this beneficialThrips · Aphids · Mites
Pirate bugs
Small predatory bugs with a place in some thrips-management programs.
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Whitefly parasites
Tiny parasitoids listed for greenhouse whitefly management.
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Caterpillar egg parasites
Tiny parasitoids that target the egg stage before caterpillars hatch.
View this beneficialFungus gnats · Soil-dwelling pests
Fungus gnat predator mites
Predatory mites listed for pests around growing media and soil surfaces.
View this beneficialAphids · Thrips · Mealybugs · Whiteflies
Green lacewing eggs
Lacewing eggs on cards for gardens where their predatory larvae may be useful.
View this beneficialFungus gnats · Fleas · Soil-dwelling pests
Double-Death predatory nematodes
A mix of two groups of beneficial nematodes for a soil-focused pest-management approach.
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Mealybug destroyers
Small predatory beetles listed for mealybug problems.
View this beneficialGeneralist insect predator
Praying mantis
A familiar garden insect for observation and learning about predatory behavior.
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Thrips predator mites
Predatory mites listed for thrips management in protected growing environments.
View this beneficialFungus gnats · Shore flies · Thrips
Rove beetles
Predatory beetles listed for pest-management programs around growing media.
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Whitefly predators
Tiny beetles listed in the Ladybug catalog as predators of whitefly eggs and young stages.
View this beneficialProfiles introduce the beneficials in Ladybug’s existing catalog. Contact the store for a current release plan, quantities, and availability for your garden.
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