beneficial insects

This package contains approx. 10,000 live parasitized Trichogramma Eggs glued on cards. ABOUT TRICHOGRAMMA EGGS: Use indoor or outdoor! Trichogramma are very tiny, pale-yellow flying insects, smaller than a pinhead. These insects are bite-less, sting-less, and essentially go unnoticed. Trichogramma parasitize the eggs of over 200 species of Lepidopteran Caterpillar and Moths that destroy or damage vegetables and fruits. Complete release instructions are included. TRICHOGRAMMA SPECIES: T. platneri / T. minutum – Works best on tall plants over 6 feet tall. T. pretiosum – Works best on short plants less than 6 feet tall.T. brassicae – Works best for cold crops or winter crops. TARGET PESTS: Feeds on over 200 species of Caterpillars and Moths, including Web Worms, Loopers, Leaf Worms, Fruit Worms, Cut Worms, Boll Worms, Army Worms, Tomato Worms, Corn Worms, Borers, Gypsy Moths, Codling Moths, Diamond Back Moths, Oriental Fruit Moths, and more! HOW TO RELEASE TRICHOGRAMMA THE RIGHT WAY: 1. Eggs will hatch within 5 days when kept at 70° F.2. To release, flip the card over (egg side down) and cut with scissors. Do not try to tear. 3. Thread hole and tie to infested plant; staple or wedge card in foliage, out of direct sunlight. TRICHOGRAMMA EGG RELEASE RATES: For General Use: 1-2 per square foot. Per Acre: 50k-100k Release weekly during moth flight season. PRO TIPS: Release at the first sign of moths.Ants will eat Trichogramma eggs. If ants are present, hatch eggs indoors in packaging. Check daily and release at first sign of hatching.Release indoors! Closets, pantries, greenhouses and more! STORAGE: Unhatched cards can be stored at 40°-45° F. for no more than 10 days. Once hatched, they can be stored at 54°-64° F. for no more than 4 hours. LIFECYCLE: Eggs will hatch within 5 days when kept at 70° F, but can take up to 14 days to hatch depending on temperatures. Once they hatch, the eggs on the card will not change in appearance because of how small these insects are. Adults can live anywhere from 7-14 days, but can build up to 30 generations per year.