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Red Wiggler Worms (Eisenia Fetida) in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Red Wiggler Worms (Eisenia Fetida) in Living Soil

Red Wigglers (Eisenia Fetida) are the most well known composting worm, not only because they are widely available, but also because they are the most effective worker. Calling a Red...

Red Wiggler Worms (Eisenia Fetida) in Living Soil

Red Wigglers (Eisenia Fetida) are the most well known composting worm, not only because they are widely available, but also because they are the most effective worker. Calling a Red...

Enchytraeidae (Pot Worms) in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Enchytraeidae (Pot Worms) in Living Soil

Enchytraeidae, also known as Pot Worms, are a beneficial soil organism that is similar anatomically to the earthworm. The nickname Pot Worm is derived from their common presence in soil...

Enchytraeidae (Pot Worms) in Living Soil

Enchytraeidae, also known as Pot Worms, are a beneficial soil organism that is similar anatomically to the earthworm. The nickname Pot Worm is derived from their common presence in soil...

Oribatid (Oribatida) Mites in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Oribatid (Oribatida) Mites in Living Soil

Oribatid mites exist to help decompose and cycle nutrients in the soil food web. They consume fungi and bacteria that is found on detritus. Oribatid mites are essential in a...

Oribatid (Oribatida) Mites in Living Soil

Oribatid mites exist to help decompose and cycle nutrients in the soil food web. They consume fungi and bacteria that is found on detritus. Oribatid mites are essential in a...

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles) in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles) in Li...

The Hypoapsis miles (Stratiolaelaps scimitus) is a soil-dwelling arthropod that is both a predator to pest larva/pupae and a detritivore. The combination of decomposer and predator makes them an essential...

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles) in Li...

The Hypoapsis miles (Stratiolaelaps scimitus) is a soil-dwelling arthropod that is both a predator to pest larva/pupae and a detritivore. The combination of decomposer and predator makes them an essential...

Rove Beetles (Dalotia coriaria) in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Rove Beetles (Dalotia coriaria) in Living Soil

The Rove Beetle (Dalotia coriaria) is a species of soil-dwelling beetles which feeds on fungus gnats, thrips. Some studies have shown that in conjunction with Hypoapsis miles, they can also...

Rove Beetles (Dalotia coriaria) in Living Soil

The Rove Beetle (Dalotia coriaria) is a species of soil-dwelling beetles which feeds on fungus gnats, thrips. Some studies have shown that in conjunction with Hypoapsis miles, they can also...

Springtails (Collembola) in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Springtails (Collembola) in Living Soil

The common white Springtail (Collembola) is found abundantly in indoor living soil systems and acts as detritivores (decomposers). Without question, they are essential in a healthy, balanced soil food web....

Springtails (Collembola) in Living Soil

The common white Springtail (Collembola) is found abundantly in indoor living soil systems and acts as detritivores (decomposers). Without question, they are essential in a healthy, balanced soil food web....