Whitefly Control with Beneficial Insects

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lacewings & ladybugs for whitefly

Created by Dean on September 12, 2015 at 6:33 pm

Can you release both the lacewings and ladybugs at the same time for whitefly control in a hobby (200 sq ft) greenhouse in Colorado?

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September 13, 2015 at 8:31 am #181299

Eric Vinje
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Dean –

Yes that would work! Ladybugs move in quickly and will consume many of the immature stages and then, in many cases, move on. Lacewing tend to stick around a bit longer providing long-term control. I’ve provided a link below.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/whitefly-control/

You may also want to consider Encarsia formosa. These tiny parasitic wasps are the most cost effective biological control agent to control greenhouse whiteflies.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/whitefly-parasites-en-strip/

Hope this helps!
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