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Catalog of Beneficials
Caterpillar (Moth) & Grub (Beetle) Control
Trichogramma Wasps
Podisus maculiventris
Pediobius foveolatus
Peristenus relictus or Peristenus digoneutis
Also
see
Lacewing and ladybugs, general predators
Sc nematodes parasites on caterpillars and Hb or Hi 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
For a discussion on Caterpillar & Moth Control, see the article "Biocontrol of Caterpillars and Moths"
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 ¼ 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.
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BENEFICIAL |
TARGET PEST |
CODE |
PRICE |
Trichogramma pretiosum
Not Available |
row crops, vineyards |
TPR1 |
see table
below
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Trichogramma brassicae
Available |
European cabbage
butterfly, cutworm, corn earworm, European cornborer, cabbage looper, armyworm |
TBR1 |
Trichogramma platneri
Available
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orchards, more
common West of Rockies |
TPL1 |
Trichogramma minutum
Available |
trees, bogs,more
common East coast |
TM1 |
Trichogramma mix
Available |
Mix of three spp; T. brassicae, T. platneri, and T. minutum |
TMIX |
BENEFICIAL |
QUANTITY |
PRICE
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QUANTITY |
PRICE |

Trichogramma
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Trichogramma spp. all species same price
Full cards contain 100K parasitized eggs/card, and break into 30 tabs
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card |
30.00 |
FOR LOOSE EGG PRICES,
PLEASE INQUIRE!!! |
5+ cards |
25.00 |
10+ cards |
22.00 |
1/3 card - 33,000
parasitized eggs on mini card with 10 tabs |
20+ cards |
21.00 |
TBR3
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19.50 |
40+ cards |
20.00 |
TPL3 |
19.50 |
200+ cards |
19.00 |
TM3 |
19.50 |
TMIX3 |
19.50 |
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
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Schedules |
4-6+ shipments |
7-9+ shipments |
10+ shipments |
100K Loose |
BENEFICIAL |
QUANTITY |
PRICE
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PRICE |
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 |
27.00 |
25.80 |
25.50 |
PLEASE INQUIRE!!! |
5+ cards |
22.50 |
21.50 |
21.25 |
10+ cards |
19.80 |
18.92 |
18.70
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20+ cards |
18.90 |
18.06 |
17.85 |
BENEFICIAL |
TARGET PEST |
RATE/FREQ |
CODE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
Podisus maculiventris
Spiny Soldier Bug
predatory bug
Available as eggs or as a combination of nymphs and adults
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caterpillars, beetle grubs, MX bean beetle, CO potato beetle, hornworm, cabbage looper, webworm, armyworm, distribute in crop to min cannibalism |
25 eggs per tree
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PODIEGG
250 eggs/bottle |
1-4 bottles |
55.00 |
5+ bottles |
43.00 |
10+ bottles |
40.00 |
1-10 per
plant. 5 per tree
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PODI50
50 nymphs/adults per tray |
1-4 trays |
65.00 |
5+ trays |
53.00 |
10+ trays |
50.00 |
Beetle Grub Parasites
BENEFICIAL |
TARGET PEST |
RATE/FREQ |
CODE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
Pediobius foveolatus
parasitic wasp
20 mummies/unit, 25 wasps/mummy
does not overwinter |
Mexican bean beetle larvae, timing critical, lavae must be present |
unit/400 ft2 , 100/acre |
PEDMUM
*$10 handling fee per order
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20 mummies/unit |
85.00 |
5+ units |
73.00 |
10+ units |
61.00 |
PED1K
*$10 handling fee per order |
1000 adults/bottle |
134.00 |
5+ units |
127.00 |
10+ units |
120.00 |
Peristenus relictus, OR Peristenus digoneutis, Lygus parasites |
Solitary parasitoid that attacks the Tarnished plant bug, Lygus herperus & Lygus lineolaris |
Release small colonies in permanent strips or borders of alfalfa refuge that will never be treated with pesticides |
PERIS
*$10 handling fee per order |
500 adults/bottle |
115.00 |
5+ units |
108.00 |
10+ units |
100.00 |
See also Sc nematodes for caterpillars and Hb 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
Updated February, 2021
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