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 Products and Pricing:
All prices listed in Canadian dollars and subject to GST and shipping charges

APHID CONTROL

Ladybugs:

A generalist predator of many soft bodied insects such as thrips and mites but serves best for aphid control.
Each unit will cover 10 medium size shrubs.
Unit size: 250 adult ladybugs
Cost: $15.00

Aphidoletes aphidimyza:

              One of the first predators of aphids found in the Spring, this midge does a whole lot of feeding. 

              The adult midge feeds on flower nectar while the larvae eats the meaty aphids.  Aphidoletes is shipped as               larvae and will cover 10 infested plants.

              Unit size: 250 pupae               Cost: $18.00

              Unit size: 1000 pupae              Cost: $45.00

 

SPIDERMITE CONTROL

              MIGHTY MITES (P. persimilis):

Takes control and eliminates the Two- spotted Spidermite covering 50-100 small plants or 500 square feet.
Mighty Mites are great for indoor and outdoor use. A second application is recommended 10 days after the
first application. This product stores for 7 days at 8 Celsius. As soon as spidermites appear, call for the Mighty Mites.
Unit size: 1000 mites
Cost: $50.00

HOT MITES ( A.fallacis):
A broad spectrum mite that will take charge of most pest mites covering 10 shrubs about 6 feet tall or 500 square feet.
This product stores for 7 days at 8 Celsius. As soon as spidermites appear, call for HOT MITES.
Unit size: 1000 mites
Cost: $52.00

FUNGUS GNAT CONTROL

HYPE-O (Hypoaspis miles):
A serious soil predator, this small mite will feed upon fungus gnat eggs and larvae, weevil eggs, bulb mites and thrips, covering 200 square feet.
Unit size: 3000 mites
Cost: $16.00


MEALY BUG PREDATOR

CRYPTS (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri):
A ladybug with a whole different look.  This black bodied, red faced beetle loves the mealybug that attacks your jade plant, cactus and hibiscus.  5  beetles will cover 1 moderately infested plant. "Humid indoor areas ONLY!"
Unit Size: 25 beetles
Cost: $22.50
Unit Size:50 beetles
Cost: $35.00


WHITEFLY CONTROL

ENCARSIA
Do you want to take care of the pesky whitefly? ENCARSIA are a safe parasitic wasp that will lay their eggs inside the immature whitefly . (pupae)
Unit Size: Strips of 1000
Cost: $22.50


THRIPS CONTROL

NO-THRIPS (A. Cucumeris)
Attack those little pests with these hardworking predators by feeding on the juvenile thrips.
Unit Size: 10,000 mites
Cost: $22.50


BENEFICIAL NEMATODES

COLDSHOTS (Steinernema kraussei)
Get those root vine weevils early in the year with a minimum soil temperature of 5 Celsius. This pack easily covers 20 shrubs or 130 square feet. Nematodes need to be kept in a refrigerator and used within 4-6 weeks for best effect. Application time is mid March-May. These COLDSHOTS are great for rhodos, hydrangeas and a variety of shrubs that weevils enjoy!
Unit Size: 6 million
Cost: $40.00


WEEVILUTION tm (Steinernema species)
Our most popular nematode to attack the larvae of the root vine weevil. Do you see notched leaves on your favourite rhodos or hydrangea? Apply these feisty nematodes and stop the root vine weevil from taking hold of your garden. This pack easily covers 20 shrubs or 130 square feet. Application time is May- June and late August- October. For best results, WEEVILUTION needs to be refrigerated and use within 4-6 weeks.
Unit Size: 6 million
Cost: $40.00


NEMALAWN tm (Steinernema species)
Are you craving the "perfect lawn" without using pesticides? NEMALAWN tm will combat those pesky craneflies, fleas, sodweb worm and more. Everything but the moles! Application time is May- October with a thorough watering and covers 1000 square feet.
Unit Size: 6 million
Cost: $40.00


ATTACK PACK (Steinernema carpocapsae)
The multi- purpose pack of nematodes, the ATTACK PACK will be suitable for your vegetable and flower gardens. Imagine waking up and finding your freshly sprouted beans NOT cut by the cutworm?! This wide sprectrum nematode will fight against fleas, cranefly, weevils, asparagus beetle, root worms, cutworm and sodweb worm. Application time is April- July and covers 500 square feet.
Unit Size: 6 million
Cost: $40.00


EUROPEAN CHAFER CONTROL

GRUB THUGS (Heterorhabditis bacteriophora)
A Safer Chafer solution for boulevards and lawns. Application time is limited to the LAST TWO WEEKS OF JULY AND THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST, so the nematodes can penetrate the chafer larvae and THUG them. This pack will cover a standard size city lot of 750 square feet. Get your neighbours on board as the European Chafer knows no property line! PRE-ORDERS MUST BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 15 of each year.
Unit Size: 50 million
Cost: $75.00

* Nematodes are safe for people, pets and gardens. Use within the expiry date listed and remember to water in well!

OTHER VALUABLE RESOURCES

STICKY TRAPS
Yellow sticky cards ideal for trapping flying insects rust fly, moths, flea beetles and cabbage fly.
Unit Size: 5 sticky cards
Cost: $6.00


SOWBUG TRAPS
A simple and inexpensive way to catch those pesky earwigs and sowbugs. (also known as pillbugs, wood bugs…) Just add one tablespoon of cornmeal to attract the pests. Empty every 3-5 days.
Unit Size: 4 packs
Cost: $8.00


CODLING MOTH TRAPS
These traps are used commercially to trap the codling moth. Help protect our fruit tree industry and have one in your orchard just prior to blossom time!!
Unit size: One Pheromone trap with lure
Cost: $30.00


RED WIGGLER WORMS (Eisenia foetida)
These efficient processors can take your kitchen waste and turn it into Black Gold in just a few months. They are great for the backyard composter and even the "under the kitchen sink compost box!"
Unit Size: 250 worms (approximately ¼ pound)
Cost: $25.00


GARDEN PARTNERS tm
A pocket guide to discovering bugs in the garden. Ideal for the backyard gardener, garden centre employees and gifts!
Unit Size: Deck of 24 cards explaining the good bugs and bad bugs
Cost: $12.00



- Plus shipping and handling
- Pricing for distributors available upon request
- All products are available for delivery anywhere in Canada. U.S. deliveries are only available for those who hold import permits.
- we accept VISA and MASTERCARD

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How to Order:

 Orders:
Product can be ordered through email, fax, or phone:


Mail:
The Bug Lady
Box 769
Fort Langley, BC
V1M 2S2

Phone:
604- 888-5026  (field)
604-888-5046 (fax)


Email:


 
Shipping:
Shipping is done via 1-2 day courier to avoid extended time in transit. Our insects are packaged in styrocoolers with gel ice packs to ensure insects stay cool and dormant through transit process.

Storage:
All beneficial products are living organisms and therefore perishable. Product should be released upon receipt unless otherwise specified.

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Retailers:

Art Knapp's Plantland:
          Vernon - 6325 Highway 97, Vernon, BC V1B 3R4
          (250) 542-8881

          Kelowna - 1994 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V7
          (250) 860-5633
          (250) 860-7172 (fax)

          Kamloops - 700 Notre Dame Dr, Kamloops, BC V2C 6L5
          (250) 828-2111
          (250) 828-0684 (fax)

          Penticton - 670 Duncan Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 7N1
          (250) 492-5703

          Prince George (1) - 4411 Kimball Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 5N7
          (250) 964-6056
          (250) 964-7419 (fax)

          Prince George (2) - 1822 Aberdeen Rd, Prince George BC V2K 1G6
          (250) 562-1711

          Prince George (3) - 11700 Old Cariboo Hwy, Prince George, BC
          (250) 963-7676


Cannor Nursery & Florist:
          4660 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z5M1
          (250) 658-5415

David Hunter Garden Center:
          Surrey: 15175- 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC
          604-590-2431

Dykhof Nurseries 460 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, BC
604-985-1914

Figaro's Garden Center 1896 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC
604-253-1696

GardenWorks:
          Blenkinsop: 4290 Blenkinsop Road Victoria, BC
          250-721-2140

          Capilano: 705 Third Street, North Vancouver, BC
          604-988-8082

          Colwood: 1859 Island Highway Victoria, BC
          250-478-2078

          Edgemont: 3147 Woodbine Drive North Vancouver, BC
          604-980-6340

          Oak Bay: 1916 Oak Bay Ave Victoria, BC
          250-595-4200

          Lougheed: 6250 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, BC
          604-299-9622

Gibbs Nursery - 7950 200th Street, Langley BC V2Y 1T7

Golden Acre Garden Sentre - 620 Goddard Avenue, NE Calgary, Alberta
403-274-4286

Greengate Garden Center - 14111 MacLeod Trail South Calgary, Alberta
403-256-1212

Long Lake Nursery - 4900 N Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W6
(250) 758-5012

Mandeville Garden Centre - 4746 Marine Drive, Burnaby, BC V5J 3G6
(604) 434-4118

Marigold Nurseries - 7874 Lochside Drive Saanichton, BC
250-652-0711

Michell Bros. Farms - 2451 Island View Road Saanichton, BC
250-652-6770

Naesghards Farm Market - 5681 River Road Port Alberni, BC
250-652-7765

Southlands Nursery - 6550 Balaclava St, Vancouver, BC V6N 1L9
(604) 261-6411
(604) 261-6429 (fax)

Sunshine Coast Nursery - 1826 Sunshine Coast Highway Roberts Creek, BC
604-886-2796

The Natural Gardener - 4376 West 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC
604-224-2207

Triple Tree Nurseryland & Florist - 20503 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2P9
(604) 465-9313
(604) 465-0898 (fax)

West Coast Gardens - 1420-172nd Street Surrey, BC
604-541-1117

West Van Florist Ltd. - 1821 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC
604-922-4171

Willow Point Market - 105-2266 South Island Highway Campbell River, BC
250-923-2775

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Copper Control
Slugs got you down ? Have no fear, a life time solution is right in your garage. To cross a copper barrier is just like chewing on tinfoil for the hungry slugs. MMMM mmm good! Find more home remedies in Healthy Alternatives.