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).
Mosquito Dunks biological mosquito control contains BTI, a natural mosquito larvicide, which kills mosquito larvae, but is harmless to birds, fish, wildlife, & pets.
A non-toxic deterrent for slugs & snails. Copper has been used as an effective barrier for years. The metal reacts with the mollusks secretions, causing a flow of electricity. Thin strips of copper conduct enough electricity to bite a snail or slug.
This Greenhouse Sulfur Burner Vaporizer is designed to heat to necessary temperature for vaporization (140°C) and will cover approximately 1,000 sq. ft.
Adults are tiny fly-like midges, active only at night. They search out Aphid colonies by scent. Once a colony is located, they lay their eggs beside it. The small orange larvae hatch in 2- 3 days & feed on aphids, killing more than they can consume.
Lacewings are general predators that feed on aphids, mealybugs, scales, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies, insect eggs (leafhoppers, moths, & beetle larvae). They are best known as aphid predators & known to feed on 100s of aphid over its lifetime.
Safer's Sticky Strips 5 pack are an inexpensive, sticky garden trap. These inexpensive, 4" x 9.5", disposable sticky garden traps capture aphids, whiteflies & other flying pests that damage plants & vegetables. 5 traps per package.
Safer's End-All kills all stages of aphids, mites & whiteflies. It stops the life-cycle of insects. This natural pest control can be used up to the day of harvest on fruit trees & vegetables. Does not contain piperonyl butoxide.
Safers Garden Fungicide, Insecticide & Miticide Ready-to-Use Spray is used to control powdery mildew, black spot, rust, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, whiteflies & other pests. The easy to use spray formulation can be used up to one day before harvest.
Safer’s BTK caterpillar killer is a biological insecticide that controls caterpillars including cabbage worm, tomato hornworm, tent caterpillars, gypsy moth & other listed insects.
Contains 3 spider mite predators including Phytoseiulus persimilis (2x2,000 mites in vermiculite), Stethorus punctillum (100 adults) and Amblyseius fallacis (1000 in vermiculite). All insects are sent in separate containers
Doktor Doom Total Release Insect Fogger is made with natural pyrethrum which biologically breaks down in a couple of hours. Provides very fast re-entry times to fumigated areas & NO long-lasting obnoxious odors lingering in the air.
Mite predators are important in integrated management of mites, specifically in complex crop systems where the demand for organic and pesticide-free crops is rising.