{"title":"Beneficial Garden Insects","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, parasite wasps, minute pirate bugs and parasite wasps are natural predators that control garden pests such as aphids, mites, and mealybugs. These insects act as 24-hour pest surveillance, with larvae and adults consuming thousands of soft-bodied insects, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"ZjvGx_10,ZjvGx_11\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=ZjvGx_z\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beneficial-lady-bug-house","title":"Live Lady Beneficial Bugs","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWe've gotten them again while available! Native Workhorses  \u003c\/b\u003eConvergent Lady Beetle (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eHippodamia convergens\u003c\/i\u003e) is the original \"heavy lifter\" of the North American garden. While specialized mites work like scalpels for specific problems, Ladybugs are your broad-spectrum cleanup crew. We only provide \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003e100% native US species\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike invasive \"look-alikes,\" our ladybugs are a natural part of our ecosystem, evolved to handle our climate and hunt our local pests. We ship them in a state of \"hibernation\" so they arrive with a full tank of energy, ready to wake up and protect your canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey aren't picky eaters. If it’s soft, slow-moving, and shouldn’t be on your plant, it’s probably on the menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAphids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their absolute favorite meal. A single ladybug can clear out dozens of these \"sap-suckers\" in a single day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMealybugs \u0026amp; Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e They specialize in hunting the young, mobile stages of these pests before they can hunker down and cause real damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrips \u0026amp; Mites:\u003c\/strong\u003e While they aren't \"specialists\" here, a hungry ladybug is a great way to add an extra layer of defense against thrips larvae and spider mites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Eggs:\u003c\/strong\u003e They’ll even snack on the eggs of moths and other garden invaders, stopping the next generation before it hatches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--21941151465714__collapsible_tabs_Xt6GcF\" class=\"shopify-section section-collapsible-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container cc-animate-init cc-animate-in\" data-cc-animate=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-tabs__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-tabs__tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"disclosure\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"disclosure__title\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclosure__panel has-motion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclosure__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting ladybugs out is actually a fairly simple process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMist the Canopy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before release, give your plants a light misting of water. This acts as a \"hydro-anchor\" to keep your new ladybugs from flying away simply because they're thirsty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight Shift Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release them at dusk or 15 minutes after your lights go out. This gives them all night to hydrate, settle in, and find their first meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart at the Bottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle them onto the lower stems or the soil at the base of the plant. They naturally crawl upward, so they’ll scan every leaf on their way to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook for the \"Alligators\":\u003c\/strong\u003e If you see weird, spiked larvae that look like tiny alligators a week later—congrats! Those are ladybug babies, and they are even more voracious hunters than the adults.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them chill\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you need to, you can keep your ladybugs in the refrigerator - not the freezer! - for a week or so. The cool puts them into diapause, a they will simply \"hibernate\" until you're ready for them. Don't wait too long, this can kill them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR SHIPPING.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-tabs__block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--21941151465714__custom_liquid_rfhFNt\" class=\"shopify-section section-custom-liquid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"section-id-template--21941151465714__custom_liquid_rfhFNt\" class=\"section-id-template--21941151465714__custom_liquid_rfhFNt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fgmn-live\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fgmn-live__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fgmn-live__left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fgmn-live__heading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FGMN NURSERY","offers":[{"title":"Beneficial Bug","offer_id":40668851372225,"sku":"","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/4904\/6465\/files\/live-lady-beneficial-bugs-9199525.jpg?v=1778536876"},{"product_id":"amblyseius-swirskii-prevention-sachets","title":"Amblyseius Swirskii Prevention Sachets","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--21941151465714__collapsible_tabs_Xt6GcF\" class=\"shopify-section section-collapsible-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container cc-animate-init cc-animate-in\" data-cc-animate=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"collapsible-tabs__block\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fgmn-atf__tagline\"\u003eIn an effort to move more toward beneficial and natural alternatives to chemical use, you may see sachets hanging from several of our plants that are being sold. Believe it or not, these beneficial contain predatory mites (don't worry when you hear \"mites\" in this case). These are safe preventative control for nuisance whiteflies, thrips and bad other pesty mites and are heavy hitters for room, humid growing areas which is perfect for our zone 7 \u0026amp; 8 while temps are in the 80's and known to be very active.\u003cstrong\u003e Please Do not open the sachet as the Amblyseius will release automatically with time. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"collapsible-tabs__block\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you’ve fought off thrips or broad mites before, you already know the drill: they are microscopic, sneaky, and nearly impossible to spot until the damage is done. \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/i\u003e is the generalist predator you want in your corner to make sure it doesn't get that far again. These slow-release sachets contain a breeding colony of mites that patrol your plants for up to 4 weeks, consuming the microscopic eggs and larvae of pests before they can grow into a visible problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"7\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat to do while it is on the plant?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJust leave the sachets on the plants and do not open; these beneficial mites exit through a pre-engineered vent.\u003c\/span\u003e Unlike specialists that only eat one thing, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"124\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eswirskii\u003c\/i\u003e has a wide appetite. Each sachet acts as a mini-nursery, releasing eggs, juveniles, and adults continuously over 2–4 weeks. As they exit the sachet, they disperse across the canopy, hunting for soft-bodied prey in the earliest stages of development. In the absence of pests, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"40\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eswirskii\u003c\/i\u003e can survive on pollen or supplemental food (like our Good Bug Diet), making them excellent for pre-emptive release. \u003cspan class=\"fgmn-atf__tagline\"\u003eThe ultimate warm-environment patrol that cleans up thrips and whitefly eggs before you even see them! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo Sprays:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid using oils or foliar sprays while sachets are active. Even organic sprays can clog the sachet vents or harm the predators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAfter about 2-4 weeks you can discard the sachet since all of the nematoids have been released into the soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eCan I see the mites working?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eLikely not. \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"41\" data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eA. swirskii\u003c\/i\u003e are tiny (less than 1mm), fast-moving, and often hide on the undersides of leaves. 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