FAQ

Our bio-diversity packs include Rove Beetles and Hypoapsis miles which are two predator species which offer protection against fungus gnats, root aphids, the soil stages of thrips and mealy bugs.

Rove beetles (Dalotia coriaria) offer protection against fungus gnats, root aphids, the soil stages of thrips and mealy bugs.

Dalotia coriaria (Rove Beetle), Hypoaspis miles (Stratiolaelaps scimitus), Oribatid mite (mold mites, moss mites, grain mites, Oligochaeta annelida (pot worms), Springtails, red wiggler worms and cocoons

Absolutely! We propagate our insects in an non-sterile environment in propagation units designed to mimic the soil-food-web. We feed our soil-food-web organisms a fungal dominant diet of mainly our Beneboost. This diet along with the active biology in the bedding material creates the white fungus you see growing on top.

Our bio-diversity packs mimic a natural habitat for beneficial insects in the rhizosphere. When we pack and ship our packs, the organisms in these packs settle into this habitat and continue their life as they know it.

In addition, during the summer months, we generally ship with ice packs which can cause the beneficial insects to move slower temporarily until they are unboxed and acclimated to your environment.

When you receive your pack we recommend unpacking it and allowing them to acclimate. Using a glove or utensil, sift around in the substrate and check for movement

We do not offer any returns on beneficial insects as the fragile nature of these organisms does not permit extensive transit. We do offer a guarantee on our overnight shipping option and will not need anything returned to us.

We recommend using one of our bio-diversity packs per 6 sqft of bed space.

If you have an existing pest condition we recommend doubling that application for quicker results.

If you need further advice on how many packs you need for your grow please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

We generally see pest issues reduce in about 2-4 weeks. This depends on many factors including the amount of beneficials applied and the severity of the pest issue. It also depends on your watering practices, environmental conditions and if you are using any dreaded oil based products or insect killers in your soil drench. We have a comprehensive guide to follow to help maximize impact.

Predatory hypoapsis miles take roughly 11 days for a single reproduction cycle and rove beetles take roughly 4 weeks. This means your populations won't start booming for that amount of time which is when you will see the impact of this product.

In the unusual event your bugs arrive completely lifeless or severely impacted by transit, we ask that you take a video poking around in the soil layer as we need video proof to file insurance claim.

The other reason this is prudent is because the insects in the bio-diversity packs tend to settle down into these packs. They replicate a natural environment, thus they do not hang on top like traditional beneficial insects.

These soil beneficial thrive on fungal dominant amendments. We have developed a product called Beneboost which is a mix of Barley, Lentil, Corn, Wheat Bran and Oats to make an ideal food source to feed your beneficials. It also provides your plants with significant health benefits.

You certainly do not have to purchase from us, but we have found the Beneboost product to be the absolute best beneficial diet out there that won't draw in other bugs or have ill affect in your garden.