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  • Whitefly Control | The Bug Lady

    While chemical strategies involve waiting for economic thresholds, biological strategies require prevention Biological control of any whitefly species relies on prevention. In many crops, just one or two eggplant per acre can prevent a buildup of whitefly in the crop. However, because of their need to eat so much, many believed Delphastus was not suitable as a preventative Therefore, a level of whitefly prevention can be achieved with a small number of Delphastus.

  • Anystis baccarum | The Bug Lady

    It is already being used for both generalist preventative applications against pests as diverse as whitefly , red mites, and psyllids and to wipe out (or prevent) known pests like thrips, aphids and spider mites Ladybugs Application: Application rates are variable. 1 mite per square foot may be appropriate for both preventative Generally, as a starting point, it is recommended that 0.25 mites be applied per square foot for prevention

  • Spider Mite Control | The Bug Lady

    manual Spider Mite info on page 32 Fallacis are the best predator of spider mites if you seek to be preventative It is already being used for both generalist preventative applications against pests as diverse as whitefly , red mites, and psyllids and to wipe out (or prevent) known pests like thrips, aphids and spider mites Spider mite control is best with fallacis introduced preventatively at a rate of 2 mites per square foot Generally, as a starting point, it is recommended that 0.25 mites be applied per square foot for prevention

  • FAQ | The Bug Lady

    Fallacis is a great preventative mite, as they feed on more than just spider mites, while persimilis Anystis is already being used for both generalist preventative applications against pests as diverse as whitefly, red mites, and psyllids and to wipe out (or prevent) known pests like thrips, aphids and Aphid control is best achieved with preventative applications of Crazee Mites as needed, and regular preventative releases of Aphidoletes every three weeks during peak aphid season.

  • Ladybugs & Aphid Control | The Bug Lady

    It is already being used for both generalist preventative applications against pests as diverse as whitefly , red mites, and psyllids and to wipe out (or prevent) known pests like thrips, aphids and spider mites Aphid control is best achieved with preventative applications of Crazee Mites as needed, and regular preventative releases of Aphidoletes every 2-3 weeks during peak aphid season. Generally, as a starting point, it is recommended that 0.25 mites be applied per square foot for prevention

  • Fungus Gnat & Thrips Control | The Bug Lady

    Rove Beetles do best in very wet environments, as they mainly feed on shore flies and fungus gnats present It is already being used for both generalist preventative applications against pests as diverse as whitefly , red mites, and psyllids and to wipe out (or prevent) known pests like thrips, aphids and spider mites Application rates are variable. 1 mite per square foot may be appropriate for both preventative and knockdown Generally, as a starting point, it is recommended that 0.25 mites be applied per square foot for prevention

  • Companin Planting | The Bug Lady

    Learn more how to make your garden friendly for benefical insects and prevent future pest outbreaks! Implement cultural and physical controls – "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." the base of Dahlias, Reemay cloth over the cabbages, and sticky cards in the carrots go a long way in preventing

  • Seasonal | The Bug LadyProucts

    Purchase praying mantis and generalist beneficial insects to deal with, or prevent pest problems. An early fall application of Weevilution or Cold Shots can help prevent weevils in the springtime; however

  • Products | The Bug Lady

    Aphidoletes - hanger (22711) : $41.25 Buy 3 or more: $37.00 each Brown Lacewings (Micromus variegatus) Prevention This mite will stick around and feed on pollen while preventing spider mites from re-establishing. Delphastus (Delphastus catalinae) 100 Delphastus Vial: $55.00 (22722) Prevention Rate: 200 per acre every

  • Mealybug Control | The Bug Lady

    Screen vents and windows to prevent escape of Cryptolaemus.

  • | The Bug Lady

    For the next cycle, the room needs to be thoroughly cleaned and then the bios should be introduced preventatively All 3 of the above are good to add to a new room even if no root aphids are present or ever show up, as they will prevent and decrease problems caused by fungus gnats and thrips as well.

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