TEMPERATURE
40-104°F
INTRODUCTION RATES
1 Egg Case per 1,500 sq. ft.
It's important to note that these release rates serve as general guidelines and may vary based on the specific pest species, the crop or plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the subsequent effectiveness of the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.
HOW TO RELEASE:
INDOORS
- Place in a warm area, out of direct sunlight in original packaging.
- Wait up to 6 weeks for hatching in temperatures of 70°F or more.
- Once hatched, introduce directly on plants, under cover to protect from predators.
- Introduce within 24hrs of hatching.
OUTDOORS
- Place egg case in crotch of plant or hang with string 1-2 feet off ground in canopy of leaves.
- Wait up to 6 weeks for hatching in temperatures of 70°F or more.
- All nymphs will emerge and disperse within an hour of hatching, and the egg case does not visually change, so you may not be able to tell when hatching occurs.
STORAGE
Hatching can take up to 6 weeks with consistent temperatures of 70°F or higher.
PRO TIPS:
Proper identification of the pest species is important. Monitoring the crop closely and introducing beneficial insects early will help in control pest populations.
Pesticides, even wetting agents, and spreader-stickers may adversely affect beneficial insects' survival. Broad spectrum and systemic insecticides are toxic.
