Pest Control
The goal of pest management is to manage pests effectively, economically & safely. Insects, weeds, plant diseases, slugs, etc., can be managed using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
The beneficial nematode Nems, controls fungus gnats, black vine weevils, mushroom flies, craneflies, sciarid larvae, thrip & other pest larva in the soil.
Neoseuilus Cucumbers are small (0.5 mm) cream coloured mites that feed on western flower, onion, broad & cyclamen mites. Each sachet contains 1000 mites
Controlled release sachets contain 350 mites per sachet in all life stages from egg through adult. The bag acts as miniature breeding units & are hung on plants throughout the greenhouse. Over 6 weeks each bag will produce up to 3,000 Cucumeris.
ELIUM Ready to Use is premixed with Transport for convenience & ease of use. It can be used in mid to late flower to maintain optimum leaf health with no damage to flower structure or essential oils.
Guardian for Fungus Gnat Kit is a 2 application of beneficial nematodes about 2 weeks apart. The kit contains yellow sticky cards with twist ties for trapping adults.
The Brown Lacewing is typically 6-12 mm long (adults) & mostly brown or blackish in colour with brown patchy wings. Larvae are elongate & small-headed. Considered a General Predator; they feed on aphids, mealybug & mites.
Doktor Doom Formula 420 3-in-1 Professional Use Insecticide - Miticide - Fungicide Plant & Crop Rescue kills all stages of insects, including eggs, plus controls powdery mildew. Residual protection against spider mites.
Contains 3 spider mite predators including Phytoseiulus persimilis, Stethorus punctillum & Amblyseius fallacis.
All insects are sent in separate containers
Rove Beetles can fly quite well with their functional hind wings tucked carefully underneath. They feed on fungus gnat & shore fly larvae. All stages actively search for prey. Adult beetles & larvae will search for eggs, young larvae & pupae.
LAWN GUARDIAN™ nematodes are organic & live host raised, they're naturally predisposed to pursue host grub larvae. This Canadian strain can tolerate cold temp, so it can be applied in the spring & late fall when soil temp is above 10°C.
An insecticidal plant spray for tomatoes & vegetables! Doktor Doom Spider Mite Knockout contains a high concentration of the naturally-occurring insecticide pyrethrin (0.20% formula).
Safer's Sticky Sticks are for fungus gnats, aphids, thrips and whiteflies. These traps attract fungus gnats and flying insects & prevent the adult stages of insects. They are safe and effective. Each pack contains 12 traps.