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Catalog of Beneficials
Caterpillar (Moth) & Grub (Beetle) Control
Bracon hebetor
Cotesia plutellae
Geocoris punctipes
Goniozus legneri
Podisus maculiventris
Trichogramma Wasps
Pediobius foveolatus
Also
see
Lacewing and ladybugs, general predators
Sc nematodes parasites on caterpillars and Hb, Hi, Hm for grubs
Botanigard/Mycotrol fungal pathogen of soft bodied insects
Monterey Garden Insect Spray - Spinosad - for caterpillars, thrips, leaf feeding beetles
Bt bacterial pathogen of caterpillars
Neem oil, botanical antifeedant
Hot Pepper Wax, Hot Sauce, garlic, antifeedants, repellents
CideTrak feeding attractant for cucumber beetle (corn root worm) --not registered in CA
BENEFICIAL |
TARGET PEST |
RATE/FREQ |
CODE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
Bracon hebetor Caterpillar Parasite
parasitic wasp, larval parasite |
caterpillars,
moth larvae |
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BR1 |
50/bottle |
32.00 |
Cotesia plutellae Diamondback Parasite
parasitic wasp |
diamondback
moth |
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PLUTE1 |
100/bottle |
39.00 |
2+ bottles |
28.00 ea |
5+ bottles |
19.00 ea |
10+ bottles |
17.00 ea |
Goniozus legneri Navel Orangeworm Parasite
parasitic wasp |
navel
orangeworm, carob moth |
1K/acre 1
yr I, 2-3 X |
GO1 |
5+ units (min) |
32.00 |
20+ units |
28.00ea |
50+ units |
25.00 ea |
Pentalitomastix plethoricus Navel
Orangeworm Parasite
not available 2006
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navel
orangeworm, pink bollworm, codling moth, other moths |
1K/acre 1
mo I,
2-3 X
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PENTA |
10+ capsule |
6.50 ea |
20+ capsules |
5.30 ea |
40+ capsules |
4.60 ea |
Podisus maculiventris Spiny Soldier Bug
predatory bug
eggs
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caterpillars,
beetle grubs, MX bean beetle, CO potato beetle, hornworm, cabbage looper, webworm,
armyworm, distribute in crop to min cannibalism |
1-10/
plant,
distribute
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PODEGG |
250/bottle |
58.00 |
2+ bottles |
47.00 ea |
5+ bottles |
39.00 ea |
10+ bottles |
36.50ea |
TRICHOGRAMMA WASPS |
Parasitic Wasps To Kill Moth Eggs
Available on RVI
cards or loose. Our
perforated and punched card with 30 release units was designed by Jan Dietrick to improve
Trichogramma production and release. Each unit or tab has a built-in hook that fits over a
quarter-inch stem. We make our cards from black card stock to optimize emergence. Cut it
into 30 hangable tabs and hang tabs on or near plants, vines or trees.
Discounts for advance production agreements:
- 2% discount with 12-week advance deposit of $1,000
- 4% discount with 12-week advance deposit of $3,000
We contract with researchers and grower groups to produce the
Trichogramma species and strains recovered in pest moth eggs on local farms and will train
and equip local biocontrol technicians to grow local strains.
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Trichogramma is a very minute wasp that lays its egg in the eggs of
moths. To use them effectively, you put them out when you see the first flight of moths
whose caterpillars cause damage to plants.
The County Ag Commissioner or University extension agent can tell you the
usual time of moth flight. Monitor during that time period with simple light traps,
pheromone traps, or other methods to detect when moths are flying before they start laying
eggs. This is when to call to arrange Trichogramma shipments. Continue to release
Trichogramma until the adult moth counts decline. You may have a local Pest Control
Advisor who has developed labor-saving techniques, such as ATV-mounted blowers or aerial
release on local crops. Ask us for referrals.
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Rate/Freq: (good timing, higher frequency during moth flight, more
important factors than wasp numbers) Use generally ΒΌ card to 2 cards per acre weekly
during moth flights, increasing with moth trap counts. For corn and tomatoes, use 1/10
card per acre per week. Part of your Trichogramma order can be packed cold so you can
store for release every 3 or 4 days over a 2-week period. |
BENEFICIAL |
TARGET PEST |
CODE |
PRICE |
Trichogramma pretiosum
available |
row crops, vineyards |
TP1 |
see table
below
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Trichogramma brassicae
not available |
European cabbage
butterfly, cutworm, corn earworm, European cornborer, cabbage looper, armyworm |
TBR1 |
Trichogramma platneri
not available
expect availability 04-08 |
orchards, more
common West of Rockies |
TPL1 |
Trichogramma minutum
not available |
trees, bogs,more
common East coast |
TM1 |
BENEFICIAL |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
Trichogramma |
Trichogramma spp. all species same price
100K parasitized eggs/card |
card |
35.00 |
100,000 loose |
33.00 |
2+ cards |
22.50ea |
2+ units |
21.50ea |
5+ cards |
15.50ea |
5+ units |
14.40ea |
10+ cards |
13.20ea |
10+ units |
12.50ea |
40+ cards |
10.80ea |
40+ units |
8.90ea |
80+ cards |
10.80.ea |
80+ units |
9.50ea |
Trichogramma Card Cut it into 30 hangable tabs, and hang tabs on or
near plants to be protected. |
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Each unit or tab has a built-in hook that fits over a quarter-inch stem.
We make our cards from black card stock to optimize emergence |
Schedules |
4+ shipments |
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8+ shipments |
100K Loose |
BENEFICIAL |
QUANTITY |
PRICE
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PRICE
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PRICE/UNIT |
Trichogramma all species same price
10 wk advance notice needed to plan production
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card or 100K loose |
26.50 |
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20.00 |
16.50 |
2+ cards |
17.00 ea |
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15.00.ea |
16.50ea |
5+ cards |
13.00 ea |
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12.50.ea |
16.50ea |
10+ cards |
11.30 ea |
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11.00.ea |
16.50ea |
20+ cards |
10.80.ea |
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10.50.ea |
9.80 |
40+ cards |
10.50.ea |
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10.30.ea |
9.80 |
Beetle Grub Parasites
Pediobius foveolatus
parasitic wasp
6 mummies=1 unit=120+wasp
does not overwinter |
Mexican bean beetle larvae, timing critical, lavae must be present |
unit/400 ft2 , 100/acre |
PED100 |
6/unit |
36.00 |
2+ units |
25.00ea |
5+ units |
17.00ea |
10+ units |
14.50ea |
PED20M
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20 mummies/
unit |
40.00 |
2+ units |
29.00 |
5+ units |
21.50 |
10+ units |
18.90 |
PEDA1K |
1000 adults/bottle |
56.25 |
2+ units |
45.50 |
5+ units |
37.70 |
10+ units |
35.10 |
and Sc nematodes parasites on caterpillars and Hb, Hi, Hm for grubs
Aphid Biocontrol
Mealybug, Scale and Whitefly Biocontrol
Mite and Thrips Biocontrol
Caterpillar (Moth) Biocontrol
Fly Control
Leafminer and etc Biocontrol
Trichogramma bulletin
Trichogramma release techniques
Trichogramma species
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