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).
Amblyseius Swirskii are small (0.5mm) tan coloured mite that originate from Mediterranean. In ideal conditions, they can be found on the upper sections of pollinating plants. Swirskii feed on whiteflies, thirp & some pollen & spider mites.
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
These mites can live without food for weeks & can be easily established in your crop. They are 1mm, tan mites that live on the top layers of soil/soil-less mixes. Feeding on fungus gnats, root mealybugs, thrip larva & other soil dwelling insects.
Ladybug larvae will eat about 400 medium-sized aphids before pupating. An adult ladybug feeds on about 300 medium-sized aphids before laying eggs. It eats 3-4 aphids for each egg it lays. Approximately 5,000 aphids during the adult's lifetime.
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.
Neoseiulus Fallacis are small tan to light orange coloured pear shaped mites that feed on various mites. They can survive with low spider mite populations by feeding on small arthropods & pollen. They require relative humidities over 50% to survive.
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.
Safer's Slug & Snail Killer is a ready-to-use slug and snail bait killer that controls these pests in your backyard.
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.
Optic Foliar Elium treats PM & boosts the plant’s overall health. It immediately combats & eradicates PM on leaves while boosting overall health & prevents/combats PM naturally. Can be used in any stage of growth from cuttings to late stages of flower.