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Click through here to learn some ID tips to tell between a few of the more common aphid species! Learning how to zoom in (with a magnifier or lens) is key to figuring out which pests are present, and which good bugs can help find them! ?? ???????????? ???????????????? - (AKA cotton aphid, melon aphid) ???????????? ???????????????? - (green peach aphid, greenfly, or peach-potato aphid) ???????????????????????? ???????????????????? - (potato aphid) ???????????????????????? ???????????? - (foxglove aphid or glasshouse-potato aphid) ??

Happy Valentine's day in advance!?? Here is one of our favorite heartbreakers: ???? Predatory gall midge ?????????????????? ?????????????????? is one of the most effective & widespread natural enemies of spider mites! They are high feeders during their larval stage, and feed exclusively on all developmental stages of many spider mites ??

Who knew that swirskii (larva) could look so ethereal? ?? ???????????????????? ???????????????? can be used to control thrips and whiteflies simultaneously, unlike some other predatory mites used solely. A. swirskii can be released before pests are detected, if non-prey resources such as pollen/nectar are available! They are always best used as a preventative measure ??

While winter conditions generally can limit the activity of many pests and diseases, proactive management and monitoring are still necessary! Especially in controlled environments like greenhouses, Integrated pest management practices: Sanitation procedures, proper ventilation, and regular inspections, can help minimize the impact of pests and diseases during the winter months ???? #IPM #Integratedpestmanagement

Persimilis are specialized, and reproduce faster than the spider mites do at temperatures above 82° F (28° C) and stay ready to feed on all ??? life stages including their eggs. Persimilis have the highest consumption rate of all phytoseiids, however, they prey and survive solely on spider mites alone! ??

The magic of insect drones in agriculture! ?? #agtech #dronefarming

It was a privilege to speak with the students at Wheat Ridge High School about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the exciting career opportunities in agriculture. It’s all about sparking their curiosity and passion for the industry. Their enthusiasm was contagious as we explored biological organisms under the microscope—like Phytoseiulus persimilis, Chrysoperla carnea, and Amblyseius swirskii. We even had a hands-on session scouting houseplants, discovering thrips and two-spotted spider mites! Inspiring the next generation to dive into agriculture is where it all begins. Beneficial Insectary, Inc. #IPM #BeneficialInsectary

Exciting times ahead as we approach the upcoming berry season, with planting nearly complete! We recognize that mites have consistently posed challenges for growers each year. If you're in need of Predatory Mites, please don't hesitate to connect with your Benefical Insectary IPM Specialist. ?? #BeneficialInsectary #Biocontrol #StrawberryGrowers #Sustainability

Always a blast hanging out with the LivWell Denver crew! Another successful training session in the books. Last time, we went deep into pest and bios identification and life cycles, and that solid foundation set us up to really dig into strategy this round. Feeling both grateful and proud to represent Beneficial Insectary, Inc. #cannabis #biocontrol #LivWell #IPM

Did you know? The most diagnostic features of adult fungus gnats are the tuning-fork-shaped central veins in the wing, along with eyes that almost always meet on the top of the head as a thin bridge (sometimes called the “eye bridge”). The M vein is the tuning fork shaped vein that ends near the wingtip. Hairs on the branches of that vein can be important to ID ??????????????????. #sciaridae?#fungusgnats