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Thrips
Insect Predator Controls
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Please Note
Due to the perishable nature of beneficial insects, we are unable to ship insect orders outside of the continental United States.
Insect orders are processed at 7:00AM Eastern Time each business day. Orders placed after 7:00AM Eastern Time will be processed the following business day.
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The Pest: Thrips
First Signs:
Leaf surfaces finely speckled with yellow spots. Later, a silvery metallic looking sheen may cover leaf surfaces. Not all Thrips create this sheen. With or without the sheen, you'll also see black specks (Thrip fecal material). Only on close inspection is the pest itself found. |
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Measuring only about 1/16 inch long, thrips can move quite quickly for their size. Many gardeners report thrips as a small "worm with legs". Larvae and adults look similar, but adults have wings and can fly.
Most Common Species:
Hundreds of varieties, many colors. Too many to try and describe here, but they all feed the same way - by scraping and rasping at tender leaf surfaces. For control purposes, the main difference is where they pupate as youngsters.
Special Species Notes: Most Thrips move down into soil, rockwool or other synthetic growing media to pupate. This is the first stage at which to control Thrip populations, using Predator Nematodes. Often after two months, regular application of Nematodes alone gives good control. However, for heavy or persistent infestations, we recommend using Nematodes in conjunction with above-ground controls. Your choice will depend largely on the environment in your growing area. Please see Pirate Bugs and Sticky Blue Traps (below).
Handy Hint: Soapy water sprays (such as Safer's Soap) don't continue to kill off insects after the initial spraying, so they're safe to use before you add predator insects. Use them instead of more powerful, longer lasting pesticides, but test a few leaves first for any adverse reactions. And, if you use soap on produce, make sure it can be washed off to avoid any soapy taste. |
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Most Effective Control:
Predator Nematode Double Death Mix
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Our popular mix of two Predator Nematodes species to cover a wider range of soil depth preference.
Upper 3 Inches of Soil Media:
Steinernema Species
Top 3 to 6 Inches of Soil Media:
Heterorhabditis Species
Predator Nematodes are one of the safest and most useful pest controls to come along in years. |
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Microscopic in size, Predatory Nematodes attack and kill more than 250 different insects, including fleas, thrips, and fungus gnat larvae. They even eat insects as large as Cutworms. Nearly every insect that spends any part of its lifecycle in the soil is likely prey for Predator Nematodes.
Application: Predator Nematodes come packaged on a small piece of synthetic sponge that you rinse out in water.
Then use any type of watering can or sprayer to apply them to the soil. The pressure of passing through a sprayer nozzle won't faze them in the slightest. |
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Package of one million Predator Nematodes treats up to 2,500 square feet of soil surface. Use 24 million per acre for large scale applications. For best results make repeat applications every 4 to 6 weeks throughout the season when soil temperatures are between 50 degrees F. and 85 degrees F. and target pests are present.
Handy Hint: Your customers will pay more for plants and produce grown without pesticides. Increase their awareness of the extra care you take, and you can raise prices and increase your profits!
Priced below with 2-Day Air or Next Day Air shipping for weekday delivery.
Bug orders are processed Monday through Thursday mornings at 7:00AM Eastern Time.
Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time will be processed the following business day.
2-Day Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time on Wednesdays will be processed the following Monday.
Next Day Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time on Thursdays will be processed the following Monday. |
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Order #NEM1MIL/SD
Predatory Nematodes
Double Death Mix
One Million Nematodes
2-DAY AIR
34.95 |
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Order #NEM1MIL/ND
Predatory Nematodes
Double Death Mix
One Million Nematodes
NEXT DAY AIR
49.95 |
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Order #NEM6MIL/SD
Predatory Nematodes
Double Death Mix
Six (6) Million Nematodes
2-DAY AIR
114.95 |
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Order #NEM6MIL/ND
Predatory Nematodes
Double Death Mix
Six (6) Million Nematodes
NEXT DAY AIR
129.95 |
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Order #NEM24MIL/SD
Predatory Nematodes
Double Death Mix
24 Million Nematodes
2-DAY AIR
349.95 |
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Order #NEM24MIL/ND
Predatory Nematodes
Double Death Mix
24 Million Nematodes
NEXT DAY AIR
364.95 |
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Order #0016446
Predatory Nematodes
Double Death Mix
10 ACRE SPECIAL
240 Million Nematodes
SPECIAL ORDER:
Allow 1 to 2 Weeks
For Delivery
795.00 |
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For Control In High Humidity Conditions:
Thrips Predator Mites
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| Normally, Thrips Predator Mites (Amblyseius cucumeris) are most effective under conditions between 70 and 85 percent relative humidity, against all species of Thrips. They will also eat an occasional Spider Mite, and other small pests. However, reports have been poor in lower humidity environments, so use these predators in greenhouse and other interior locations with consistently high humidity levels only. |
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Application: Simply sprinkle your Thrips Predator Mites onto plant foliage or on rockwool blocks in infested areas; they'll do the rest. Use between 100 and 500 per plant; or 200,000 per acre, repeated every 2-3 weeks until established.
Handy Hint: Insect screening material can be stretched over air intakes to filter many pests out, but you may need larger exhaust fans because of the air restriction.
Priced below with 2-Day Air or Next Day Air shipping for weekday delivery.
Bug orders are processed Monday through Thursday mornings at 7:00AM Eastern Time.
Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time will be processed the following business day.
2-Day Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time on Wednesdays will be processed the following Monday.
Next Day Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time on Thursdays will be processed the following Monday. |
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Order #THR5000/SD
Thrips Predator Mites
5,000 Predators
2-DAY AIR
39.95 |
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Order #THR5000/ND
Thrips Predator Mites
5,000 Predators
NEXT DAY AIR
54.95 |
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Order #THR10000/SD
Thrips Predator Mites
10,000 Predators
2-DAY AIR
54.95 |
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Order #THR10000/ND
Thrips Predator Mites
10,000 Predators
NEXT DAY AIR
69.95 |
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Order #THR50000/SD
Thrips Predator Mites
50,000 Predators
2-DAY AIR
109.95 |
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Order #THR50000/ND
Thrips Predator Mites
50,000 Predators
NEXT DAY AIR
124.95 |
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Monitoring Infestations:
Blue Sticky Traps
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Seabright Laboratories
Blue Sticky Traps
Sticky traps are the first line of defense in any Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Double-sided blue sticky traps catch thrips and leafhoppers. Excellent protection for roses. Hang at plant level with supplied twist-tie from branch or stake. Place one trap every 7 feet or at end of each row. Traps give you early warning to potential pest problems as well as serving as a natural control. Use one trap for every 9 square feet of garden area. This 4 inch by 6 inch double-sided blue sticky trap is marked with a grid for precision monitoring of insect infestations. Lasts all season, even in rain, or until completely coated with insects or dust. Includes twist tie for hanging. Pack of 5 individual traps. |
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Order #STITHRTRA
Seabright
4X6 Blue Sticky Traps
Pack of 5 Traps
5.95 |
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Alternative General Purpose Thrips Control:
Pirate Bugs (Orius insidiosis)
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Pirate Bugs
(Orius insidiosis)
This newest Thrips control (Orius insidiosis) also eats Mealybugs, Spider Mites and Aphids. Shipped as nymphs near hatching or adults ready to use (no choice).
Application: Use between 100 and 2000 per |
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acre, depending on extensiveness of infestation. Although somewhat expensive, Pirate Bugs are good for troublesome Thrips problems when other controls have not been adequate.
Priced below with 2-Day Air or Next Day Air shipping for weekday delivery.
Bug orders are processed Monday through Thursday mornings at 7:00AM Eastern Time.
Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time will be processed the following business day.
2-Day Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time on Wednesdays will be processed the following Monday.
Next Day Orders received after 7:00AM Eastern Time on Thursdays will be processed the following Monday. |
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Order #PIR100/SD
Pirate Bugs
100 Bugs
2-DAY AIR
64.95 |
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Order #PIR100/ND
Pirate Bugs
100 Bugs
NEXT DAY AIR
79.95 |
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Order #PIR500/SD
Pirate Bugs
500 Bugs
2-DAY AIR
154.95 |
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Order #PIR500/ND
Pirate Bugs
500 Bugs
NEXT DAY AIR
169.95 |
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Order #PIR1000/SD
Pirate Bugs
1000 Bugs
2-DAY AIR
249.95 |
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Order #PIR1000/ND
Pirate Bugs
1000 Bugs
NEXT DAY AIR
264.95 |
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