BENEFICIAL INSECTS – must be ordered and paid for by Friday ( 12pm Eastern Standard Time ) for shipping the following Tuesday (Exceptions: Beneficial Nematodes, Ladybugs, and Praying Mantis). SHIPPING living organisms require the fastest shipping in order, to provide you with the freshest product.
Stratiolaelaps Scimitus, formerly Hypoaspis Miles are tiny (1 mm.), tan mites. This generalist soil predatory mite is capable of controlling Fungus Gnat larvae, Thrip Pupae, Springtails, Black Vine Weevil, Strawberry Weevil, and Sciarid Flies. Stratiolaelaps live in the top layers of soil and soil-less mixes. These mites can live without food for weeks and can be easily established in your crop.
New bulk sizing 5 litre (plastic bag) and 10 litre (plastic bag) These bulk sizes have excellent quality and the convenience of less packaging.
OPTIMUM CONDITIONS: 20-30C (68-80F).
RELEASE RATE: 1L per 100 m. sq. (1,000 ft. sq.) mixed with soil. 1L per 200 m sq. (2,000 ft sq.).
Rose Midge: Trail at Butchart Garden in British Columbia has shown some promising results.
Black Vine Weevil: Trials in tree nursery in Oregon demonstrated a level of control.
Overwintering Spider Mites If you have a spider mite put Stratiolaelaps scimitus around the perimeter walls, where the posts are, and where any plumbing comes out. This is where the spider mites are over-wintering.
Natural Insect Control guarantees you will receive live bio control agents (beneficial insects and nematodes). Upon receipt of your package, open as soon as received and inspect the bio control agents. Where there are any concerns with viability, call Natural Insect Control (NIC) right away on 905 382 2904. NIC needs to be informed of any issues or concerns within 24 hrs of receipt of the bio control agents for the live delivery guarantee.
Bio controls are a perishable product, NIC does not advocate storage of our products, where applicable review product expiry date. We cannot guarantee results with live insects since we have no control over how the product is applied, the extent of the problem, and numerous other variables that effect outcomes.
BENEFICIAL INSECTS - must be ordered and paid for by Friday (noon) for shipping the following Tuesday (Exceptions: Beneficial Nematodes, Ladybugs, and Praying Mantis). SHIPPING living organisms require the fastest shipping in order, to provide you with the freshest product. We will choose the most economical option available, however, the shipping costs will be higher due to express courier services.
Stratiolaelaps Scimitus
$27.99 – $240.00Price range: $27.99 through $240.00 CAD
These mites can live without food for weeks and can be easily established in your crop.
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BENEFICIAL INSECTS – must be ordered and paid for by Friday ( 12pm Eastern Standard Time ) for shipping the following Tuesday (Exceptions: Beneficial Nematodes, Ladybugs, and Praying Mantis). SHIPPING living organisms require the fastest shipping in order, to provide you with the freshest product.
Stratiolaelaps Scimitus, formerly Hypoaspis Miles are tiny (1 mm.), tan mites. This generalist soil predatory mite is capable of controlling Fungus Gnat larvae, Thrip Pupae, Springtails, Black Vine Weevil, Strawberry Weevil, and Sciarid Flies. Stratiolaelaps live in the top layers of soil and soil-less mixes. These mites can live without food for weeks and can be easily established in your crop.
New bulk sizing 5 litre (plastic bag) and 10 litre (plastic bag)
These bulk sizes have excellent quality and the convenience of less packaging.
OPTIMUM CONDITIONS: 20-30C (68-80F).
RELEASE RATE: 1L per 100 m. sq. (1,000 ft. sq.) mixed with soil. 1L per 200 m sq. (2,000 ft sq.).
Rose Midge: Trail at Butchart Garden in British Columbia has shown some promising results.
Black Vine Weevil: Trials in tree nursery in Oregon demonstrated a level of control.
Overwintering Spider Mites
If you have a spider mite put Stratiolaelaps scimitus around the perimeter walls, where the posts are, and where any plumbing comes out. This is where the spider mites are over-wintering.
Natural Insect Control guarantees you will receive live bio control agents (beneficial insects and nematodes). Upon receipt of your package, open as soon as received and inspect the bio control agents. Where there are any concerns with viability, call Natural Insect Control (NIC) right away on 905 382 2904. NIC needs to be informed of any issues or concerns within 24 hrs of receipt of the bio control agents for the live delivery guarantee.
Bio controls are a perishable product, NIC does not advocate storage of our products, where applicable review product expiry date. We cannot guarantee results with live insects since we have no control over how the product is applied, the extent of the problem, and numerous other variables that effect outcomes.
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