Improve the effectiveness
of our biological insect control products by following
these guidelines when implementing your natural pest control
program.
Check our Beneficial
Insects - Help & Tips page for more information.
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Monitor
Plants and Animals |
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It is paramount
to check your plants and animals weekly to bi-weekly
in order to know when insect pests are present, the
degree of the infestation (low, medium, high), and
the size of the area(s) or number of plants / animals
under attack. |
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Identify
Pest Insects |
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The pests that you
have determine which beneficial insect predator and/or parasite
species to buy and release for a biological insect control
program. You will need to know your enemies and learn to
recognize them in all stages of development. (This is critical
for the beneficial insects too.) |
Proper Timing
of Benefical Insects |
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Releasing
beneficial insects and mites is best done whenever
pest populations are low to medium. Higher populations
should always be reduced, in the least toxic manner
possible, prior to using any beneficial insects. You
need to introduce bio-controls at the first sign of
pests. A fast response is essential to controlling
their infestation rate and overall impact on your
agricultural operation. |
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Biological
Insect Release Rates |
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Biological
Insect Control is a strategy of management,
whereby pests are maintained at levels, so as not to cause
great economic or aesthetic losses to what you grow. Our
application rates are in general terms because every situation
is different. Start out by releasing the higher recommendations,
then cut back to small periodic releases, as needed for
control. Also, consider preventative introductions when
you feel it is appropriate. Benefical insects should always
be applied immediately upon receipt from us. |
Maintain
a Suitable Environment for Beneficals |
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Keep and maintain
surroundings that favor the naturally occurring beneficial
insects, as well as those that you are releasing. Food,
water, shelter, and a poison-free environment are their
major requirements for survival and good performance. When
ants are present on your crops or plants, the ants must
be controlled before the initial application of beneficial
insects. |
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