Beneficial insects play an important role in reducing and controlling populations of both plant and insect
pests by acting as predators to these detrimental pests (bad bugs). The beneficial insects (good bugs) are
used for natural, chemical free pest control. When utilized optimally, beneficial insects can significantly
reduce the need to use chemicals that can harm not only the intended pests, but also the environment, other
plant life, and animal life that is not the intended target of the pesticide. Because of the role that they
play, beneficial insects are of great interest because they can significantly improve crop and garden yields.
Used in this country since the late 1880's beneficial insects are the best known form of biological pest
control. They provide long-term control, helping to tip the scales in your favor when "bad bugs" arrive.
Beneficials attack and destroy only insects; they are harmless to people, plants and pets.
It is important to keep your beneficial insects cool until you are ready to release them. The
refrigerator at 42-48 degrees is optimum. Read the package instructions of each item carefully, and
release as instructed. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
Monitor
It is paramount to check your plants and animals weeklyto bi-weekly in order to know when pests are present,
the degree of the infestation (low, medium, high), and the size of the area(s) or number of plants and
animals under attack.
Identify Pests
The pests you have identified will determine which beneficial predator and/or parasite species to buy and
release for control. You will need to know your enemies and learn to recognize them in all stages of
development. (This is critical for the beneficial insects too.)
Proper Timing
Releasing beneficial insects is best done whenever pest populations are low to medium. Higher populations
should always be reduced, in the least toxic manner possible, prior to using any beneficial insect. You need
to introduce bio-controls at the first sign of pests. A fast response is essential.
Release Rates
Biological Insect Control is a strategy of management, whereby pests are maintained at levels, so as not to
cause great economic or aesthetic losses to what you grow. Our application rates are in general terms because
every situation is different. Start out by releasing the higher recommendations, then cut back to small
periodic releases, as needed for control. Also, consider preventative introductions when you feel it is
appropriate. You need to apply beneficial insects immediately upon receipt from us.
Suitable Environment
Keep and maintain surroundings that favor the naturally occurring beneficial insects, as well as those that
you are releasing. Food, water, shelter, and a poison-free environment are their major requirements for
survival and good performance.
Beneficial And Natural Pest Control Products
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In business for 20 years, Ladies in Red supplies beneficial insects for natural chemical free pest
control. Ladies in Red ships nationwide and year round to farmers, growers, gardeners, garden centers,
nurseries, tree farms, and plant specialists.
At Ladies in Red you will find a plentiful supply of Ladybugs, Praying Mantis egg cases, Beneficial
Nematodes, Fly Predator fly controllers, Green Lacewing butterflies, and Ladies in Red's own special
formulation of insect nectar, Biocontrol Honeydew.
All of our products are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy. If you have any problems upon
arrival, please notify us and we will replace your products, or send you a refund. You can
contact us via phone
541-504-0195, fax 541-504-0172, or via our contact
form. Depending on the product, and circumstances of the problem, we may require items to be
returned to us. We will pay the return shipping costs if a return is necessary.
In business for 20 years, Ladies in Red supplies beneficial insects for natural chemical free pest
control. Ladies in Red ships nationwide and year round to farmers, growers, gardeners, garden centers,
nurseries, tree farms, and plant specialists.
At Ladies in Red you will find a plentiful supply of Ladybugs, Praying Mantis egg cases, Beneficial
Nematodes, Fly Predator fly controllers, Green Lacewing butterflies, and Ladies in Red's own special
formulation of insect nectar, Biocontrol Honeydew.
Each year approximately 3 tons of pesticides are used worldwide. In spite of the world's heavy use of
these toxic chemicals, growers still lose about 40% of our potential crop production.
Reducing our use of pesticides is better for our food and our health. Re-introducing beneficial insects
back into their natural habitats, and allowing them to do what they are intended to do in nature will
provide us with natural pest control, and a healthier environment.
Beneficial insects are used worldwide, and there is a natural predator for almost every plant pest
known.
Ladies in Red specializes in beneficial insects that control plant pests commonly found in vegetable, and
flower gardens, tree farms, and hay farms. The beneficial nematode sold by Ladies in Red is also widely
used for flea control and by plant specialists working to control spider mites.
Ladybugs are excellent for controlling aphids, white fly, thrips, and many other small soft bodied pests.
Praying Mantises control flies, mosquitoes, and other larger pests. Beneficial Nematodes work on soil
boring pests such as weevils, grubs, mites, and pests that eat your plants from soil, or hatch in the
soil and work up on to your foliage and trees.
Ladies in Red offers a special Biocontrol Honeydew which works well to attract beneficial insects, and to
keep them in your growing environment. The Honeydew also stimulates egg production and allow your
beneficial insect population to flourish.
Using Beneficial Insects is easy, economical, and fun! It is the best solution for natural pest
control.
If we allow nature to do what it is intended to do, our gardens, crops, and foods can grow and thrive in
a non toxic environment that will feed us and future generations.
We can ship to virtually any address in the United States, except Hawaii. Note that there are restrictions
on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to some states.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability
of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose,
shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such
item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all
weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
