Aphid Predators – Free Shipping

Aphid Predators (Aphidoletes aphidimyza) ship as 2,000 small pupae mixed with vermiculite that soon hatch out into adult gall-midges. Attracted by the smell of honeydew, these tiny adults quickly seek out aphids and lay their eggs near the colony. After about 2 to 3 days the eggs hatch into bright-orange larvae which immediately begin feeding on aphid colonies.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
A. aphidimyza is best applied when some aphids are present. Release 2-5 predators per 10 square feet of infested area. Repeat weekly for a minimum of three weeks.

To release, simply tumble the container to mix the contents and place the material in little heaps (about one capful) around infested plants. The material should remain there for a few days, so that the adult aphid predators are given the chance to emerge and establish themselves in the crop. Introduce extra predators around aphid hot spots.

Shipped Free (Federal Express)
We do everything we can to ensure safe arrival of your beneficial insects. To facilitate prompt arrival and avoid weekend holdovers during shipping, beneficial insect orders must be received by noon (MST) Wednesday to ship the following Monday or Tuesday. If multiple shipments or faster delivery is required, please call.

Orders placed during winter months will be shipped according to our 2013 Shipping Schedule, unless otherwise specified at checkout.

Please call us at (406) 582-0920 if you have questions concerning the shipping of our beneficial insects.

Guarantee
Planet Natural guarantees live, timely delivery of our beneficial insects. Instructions for care and release are provided with each order.

Note: Beneficial Insects are perishable. To ensure live delivery, it is important that you receive your order when it arrives. Once your order has shipped, a Fed Ex tracking number will be sent to you via email announcing when your package will be deliverd. We will NOT be responsible for “live shipments” left unattended at your doorstep. Please make contingent arrangements to have them picked up by a neighbor or delivered to a work address if you will not be home during the day.