Beneficial Bugs

 Why use beneficial insects?

Most insects and other arthropods found in the yard and garden do not feed on or harm plants. Many of these are just passing through or have innocuous habits. Others feed on and destroy pest species. In many cases, the activities of these beneficial species can completely prevent or greatly limit pest problems. It is important to recognize these beneficial arthropods so they may be appreciated and conserved. Using them on your houseplants will help your plants thrive in the most natural way and make daily spray treatments unnecessary to some extent. 

Amblyseius Cucumeris-

Amblyseius Cucumeris is a small predatory mite of thrips. It’s also feeds on broadmites and cyclamen mites. 

Amblyseius Swirskii- 

Amblyseius Swirskii is a small predatory mite that feeds on thrips, whiteflies and spidermites. 

Amblyseius Cucumeris Sachet Instructions-

• Using the stake, insert the sachet into the substrate of your plant.
• Make sure the sachet stands 1” above the substrate and is in contact with the plant. 
• Do not puncture the sachet or make the exit hole bigger. 
• Contents of sachet will continue to green for 4-6 weeks.
• To protect multiple plants canopy needs to be touching. If plants are not touching, hang one sachet per plant. 

Amblyseius Swirskii Sachet Instructions-

• Hang sachets by the hook at the desired height in the plant, out of direct sunlight and away from overhead irrigation or direct sprays.
• Sachets are water resistant, however water can still enter thought the exit hold. 
• Do not puncture the sachet or make the exit hole bigger. 
• Contents of sachet will continue to green for 4-6 weeks.
• To protect multiple plants canopy needs to be touching. If plants are not touching, hang one sachet per plant.