Anagyrus Anagyrus is a parasitic wasp which is effective against mealybugs. Females lay their eggs into the 2nd, 3rd larval and adult stage in particular the female mealybug, and can provide up to 90% parasitism. CROPS: Citrus, grapes, blueberries and ornamentals. EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Vine mealybug (Planococcus ficus) Citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) Obscure mealybug (Pseudococcus viburni) … Read More
Californicus Neoseiulus californicus is used for the prevention, control and management of various spider mites. These 0.5 mm mites, nymphs & larvae actively hunt the mites and suck them empty. Californicus also feeds on thrips. CROPS: Citrus, grapes, dates, blueberries, cannabis, macadamia, avocado, strawberries & various vegetable crops. EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus) Citrus … Read More
Cryptolaemus Cryptolaemus montrouzieri are ladybird beetles that prey on mealybug & other insects such as Cochineal & some soft scales. These beetles are high-density feeders with a voracious appetite for mealybug. CROPS: Citrus, vineyards, vegetable, flowers, blueberries, persimmons, cannabis, fruit crops & ornamentals. EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Vine mealybug (Planococcus ficus) Citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) Long-tailed mealybug … Read More
Cucumeris Amblyseius cucumeris is used for the prevention, control and management of various thrips species. Cucumeris are tough predators that prefer the immature stages of thrips and can also have an impact on various mites. CROPS: Citrus, grapes, dates, blueberries, cannabis, Macadamias, avocado, strawberries & various vegetable crops. EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) Citrus thrips … Read More
Montdorensis Transeius montdorensis are small (<1mm), pale, pear shaped mites that are used internationally as very effective biocontrol agent in various crops, feeding on the eggs and juvenile stages of thrips and whitefly. CROPS: Citrus, grapes, dates, blueberries, strawberries, cannabis, macadamias, avocado, flowers & various vegetable crops. EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) Citrus … Read More
Nephus Nephus kamburovi are predatory beetles that prey on mealybug & other insects such as Cochineal. These beetles are high-density feeders with a voracious appetite for mealybug, therefore they are perfect for use in “hot spots”. CROPS: Citrus, vineyards, vegetables, blueberries, cannabis, flowers, fruit crops & ornamentals. EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Vine mealybug (Planococcus ficus) Long-tailed mealybug … Read More
Perminutus Coccidoxenoides perminutus (often referred to as Cocci’s) are small wasps which are originally from Hawaii & now occur widely throughout the world. They are extremely effective parasites of Citrus & Vine mealybugs and provide control of both low- & high-density infestations. CROPS: Citrus, grapes and ornamentals EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Vine mealybug (Planococcus ficus) Citrus mealybug … Read More
Persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the prevention, control, and management of spider mites. These mites will wipe out spider mite colonies by feeding on all the mite stages. They have a fast reproduction rate and eat more eggs and mobile stages of spider mite than any other predatory mite. CROPS: Citrus, grapes, dates, cannabis, … Read More