Beneficial organisms & other pest control

<div class="m-product-short-description ck-content clearfix" data-controller="description--short" itemprop="description"> <p>Beneficial insect effective against thrips, both adults and nymphs. Available in packs of 100 or 500.</p> <p> <em>Orders placed by Sunday evening will be shipped the following Tuesday.</em></p> <p> <em>Orius majusculus</em><span> </span>is a Swedish species of the genus Orius in the family Orius beetles. Orius beetles are the most effective beneficial insects that can be released against thrips, they take both adults and all larval stages of most thrips species.</p> <p> Orius beetles primarily eat thrips. An adult beetle can ingest 20 thrips a day, but they can also eat other pests such as spider mites, dwarf mites, aphids and mealybugs. If you only have an infestation of pests other than thrips, you should instead use beneficial insects that effectively target those pests.</p> <p> <strong>Product description</strong></p> <p> The Orius beetles are delivered in a package with a mixture of adults and nymphs distributed in buckwheat husks. It is available in sizes of 100 or 500.</p> <p>When attacking, about 5-10 rams/m ² are used. How many rams you need depends on how many and how big the plants are, and the size of the attack. If the attack is severe on a large number of plants, many rams are needed, and for minor attacks and few plants, a smaller amount can be sufficient.</p> <p> Generally speaking, it is better to release the rams in several rounds than to release many at one time.</p> <p> However, note that there are some, more unusual, tropical thrips species that are difficult to control, where neither beneficial animals nor chemicals have a good effect. They often come home with the houseplants, are dark in color and sometimes have white stripes. One example is <em>Echinothrips,</em> which is particularly difficult to control.</p> <p> <strong>User manual</strong></p> <p>The Orius beetles are sprinkled on the foliage of plants with thrips infestation. For plants with narrow leaves, or where it is otherwise difficult to place the beneficial insects on the leaves, you can buy bioboxes to hang on the plant ( <em>see related product below</em> ). Alternatively, make your own paper cones that you pour the beetles into and place on the plants.</p> <p> The adult beetles can fly and spread easily in the plants. The nymphs can walk between the plants as long as the leaves touch each other. The Orius beetles are sometimes difficult to find among the plants, as they like to hide in the nooks and crannies and in the buckwheat husks they are transported with.</p> <p> Orius beetles can be used both outside in the greenhouse and indoors. Indoors they do not seek out pantries, bedding or similar, but since they can fly, it is a matter of taste whether you wish to use them inside. It is not recommended to use them outdoors as they will easily fly away.</p> <p>Orius beetles are active at temperatures between about 16°C and 35°C. They can also survive on pollen from flowering plants. Therefore, flowering plants can be an advantage when using Orius. Long day lengths, over 14 hours per day, are necessary for Orius to reproduce, but they also survive shorter day lengths.</p> <p> Orius beetles are sensitive to various pesticides and one should therefore be careful with release after using, for example, provado/provanto sticks. The plants can be sprayed with soap before releasing Orius, in which case it needs to have dried up before release.</p> <p>Feel free to combine Orius with a set of<span> </span><a href="https://shop.nyttodjur.se/shop/11-vita-flygare---mjolloss/10-gula-klisterskivor/" target="_blank"><u><em>yellow sticky discs</em></u></a> . You can also combine with<span> </span><a href="https://shop.nyttodjur.se/shop/11-vita-flygare---mjolloss/49-swirskii-rovkvalster/" target="_blank"><em><u>swirskii predatory mites</u></em></a><span> </span>or<span> </span><a href="https://shop.nyttodjur.se/shop/15-trips/17-tripsrovkvalster/" target="_blank"><em><u>thrips predatory mites</u></em></a><span> </span>in small bags. They work well as a complement to Orius and as a preventative against new infestations, for example after completing treatment with Orius.</p> <p> <strong>Storage</strong></p> <p> Orius should be distributed to the plants immediately upon receipt. In case of emergency, they can be stored for a couple of days at 8-10°C.</p> </div>

<p>Effective beneficial insects against spider mites. In packs of 500 or 2000.</p> <p> <em>Orders placed by Sunday evening will be shipped the following Tuesday.</em></p> <p> The spider mite, <em>Phytoseiulus persimilis</em> <em>,<span> </span></em>is effective for controlling spider mites. The predatory mites are 0.5 mm long and reddish-orange in color. The product is available in two sizes, approximately 500 pieces or approximately 2000 pieces, mixed with granules (vermiculite).<br><br> In the first place, predatory mites should only be released after an infestation has been confirmed.</p> <p> <strong>User manual</strong></p> <p> Self-check upon receipt:</p> <p> The bottle of predatory mites should be opened first at the infested plants. If the spider mites are not visible in the lid, carefully pour some of the substrate onto a white A4 piece of paper. The predatory mites can then be clearly seen running across the surface of the paper.</p> <p>The bottle is held horizontally. Swirl the bottle gently so that the predatory mites are evenly distributed in the granules. Sprinkle small portions on the upper side of the leaves. These should be kept moist so that the granules are retained for a while and the mites can come around and look for prey on the plant. Note that the predatory mites can also be used outdoors on, for example, strawberries and raspberries, etc.</p> <p> <strong>Follow the fight</strong></p> <p> Every third day, examine the leaves by carefully turning them over and looking at the underside with a magnifying glass (10x magnification). Where spider mites are present, red predatory mites should also be visible. If this is the case, a reduction in spider mites should be visible after 2-3 weeks. In hot or dry climates, predatory mites can be helped by showering the plants during the day.</p>

<div data-controller="description--short" class="m-product-short-description ck-content clearfix" itemprop="description"> <p>Swirskii mites, beneficial against young stages of mealybugs (whiteflies) and thrips. In a pack of 10 small bags.</p> <p><em></em> <em>Orders placed by Sunday evening will be shipped the following Tuesday.</em></p> <p> Protect your plants against thrips and whitefly attacks with swirskii predatory mites.</p> <p> <em>Amblyseius</em><span> </span>( <em>Typhlodromips</em> )<span> </span><em>swirskii<span> </span></em>is a predatory mite about 0.5 mm in size that is used preventively and in the initial stages of attacks by several pests. They mainly take thrips and mealybugs (whiteflies), but in the absence of other food they can also take spider mites and survive on pollen.</p> <p> Swirskii are mobile and spread quickly across plants as long as the leaves touch each other. They can change in color from dark red to light yellow, depending on what they feed on. For example, if they eat mealybugs and thrips, they become more orange in color.</p> <p>Predatory mites like warm and humid conditions and work best at temperatures above 18 degrees. The optimal temperature is 25-28°C, but they can handle both cooler and warmer temperatures. If the temperature drops below 15 degrees, the predatory mite becomes inactive.</p> <p> Swirskii mainly feeds on the younger life stages of both thrips and mealybugs. They can eat up to 5 thrips larvae per day. They are effective against the thrips species commonly found in greenhouses and indoor potted plants.</p> <p> However, note that there are some, more unusual, tropical thrips species that are difficult to control, where neither beneficial insects nor chemicals have a good effect. They often come home with houseplants, are dark in color and sometimes have white stripes. One example is <em>Echinothrips,</em> which is particularly difficult to control.</p> <p>It is often an advantage to combine swirskii with<span> </span><a href="https://shop.nyttodjur.se/shop/15-trips/16-oriusbaggar/" target="_blank"><em><u>orius beetles</u></em></a><span> </span>against adult thrips, and<span> </span><a href="https://shop.nyttodjur.se/shop/11-vita-flygare---mjolloss/9-nyttodjur-mot-vita-flygare/" target="_blank"><u><em>Encarsia</em></u></a><span> </span>and<span> </span><a href="https://shop.nyttodjur.se/shop/11-vita-flygare---mjolloss/10-gula-klisterskivor/" target="_blank"><em><u>adhesive discs</u></em></a><span> </span>against whiteflies. But note that swirskii mites should not be combined with<span> </span><a href="https://shop.nyttodjur.se/shop/15-trips/17-tripsrovkvalster/" target="_blank"><em><u>thrips predatory mites</u></em></a><span> </span>(Amblyseius cucumeris), because swirskii then eats the thrips predatory mites.</p> <p> Swirskii predatory mites come in packs of 10 small bags.</p> <p> <strong>User manual</strong></p> <p>The bags are hung on the plants on side branches or leaf stalks, preferably protected from direct sunlight (under the leaves).</p> <p> Use 1 bag per plant or 2-3 bags/ <span lang="DA"><span>m²</span></span> .</p> <p> Over the next 4-6 weeks, the predatory mites will move out of the bag and onto the plant. The bag does not need to be opened or pierced, it already has small holes where the mites can come out.</p> <p> The predatory mites should be released immediately after receipt, but can be stored for a couple of days at 15 degrees.</p> </div>

<p> Beneficial insects against light thrips, delivered in 10 small bags.</p> <p> <em>Orders placed by Sunday evening will be shipped the following Tuesday.</em></p> <p> Ten small bags of thrips predatory mites,<span> </span><i>Amblyseius cucumeris,</i> which is used as a preventative against thrips or in the event of an incipient infestation.</p> <p> To get a good effect, it is good to hang the bags up early (in greenhouses often June/July) before the thrips infestation becomes too large. It is also important that the environment around the plants is not too dry. Try to maintain a high humidity, especially at the beginning of the growing season when the plants are small.</p> <p> If the mites cannot find thrips, they can also survive on other mites and pollen, for example.</p> <p> Thrip predatory mites are effective against light-colored thrips, but work less well against dark, tropical thrips species that are often seen in tropical houseplants.</p> <p>Note that thrips predatory mites primarily feed on thrips larvae, so adults are not affected. If you have an established thrips infestation, it is better to use orius beetles. Once the infestation is under control, it is beneficial to hang bags of thrips predatory mites to prevent the infestation from returning.</p> <p> Thrips predatory mites can also be used against dwarf and top shoot mites.</p> <p> <strong>Instructions for use</strong></p> <p> The bags are hung on the plants, on side branches or leaf stalks. Over the next 4-6 weeks, thrip predatory mites will emerge from the bag and climb over the plant daily to search for thrips.</p> <p> Please note that the bag already has pre-made holes, so it does not need to be opened further.</p> <p> Avoid the bag coming into contact with the soil and hang it out of direct sunlight.</p> <p> The predatory mites should be released immediately after receipt, but can be stored for a couple of days at 8-10 degrees.</p>

<p>Beneficial organisms for controlling wool lice. In packs of 25 or 100.</p> <p><em>The product cannot be ordered during the winter.</em></p> <p><em>Orders placed by Sunday evening will be shipped the following Tuesday.</em></p> <p>Both adults and larvae of the woolly ladybug,<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Cryptolaemus</i> , eats all species of mealybugs. It is commonly used in biological control on citrus trees and ornamental plants. The adult ladybug is about 4 mm long and the larva is slightly larger. The larva is very similar to the mealybug larva. The brown-black adult ladybug lays its eggs between the mealybugs, and they hatch after about 8 days.</p> <p>Woolly ladybugs thrive best at temperatures of about 20 degrees or more, and at a relative humidity of about 60% or higher. At temperatures below 20 degrees, golden-eyed dragonfly larvae ( <em>Chrysoperla</em> ) are recommended instead, to control woolly aphids.</p> <p>If the plant is treated with chemicals, this can harm the ladybugs.</p> <p><strong>User manual</strong></p> <p>Open the jar near the infested plant and place the jar next to the plant. It is best to carefully remove the paper strips from the jar and place them on the leaves near the mealybugs. It is also possible to use a paintbrush and carefully brush the ladybugs off the leaves.</p> <p>The adult ladybugs can fly. They will be somewhat confused after release and want to fly away. To prevent this, you can release them in the dark, which makes them calmer and less likely to fly. If you want to further ensure that they stay on the plant, you can wrap the plant in a fine net or similar.</p> <p><strong>Storage</strong></p> <p>Put the ladybugs out the same day they arrive. If that is not possible, store at 15-20 degrees in the dark for a maximum of two days.</p> <p>Supplied in packs of 25 or 100.</p>