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Integrated Pest Management
leslie123_gw

Source of beneficial insects

20 years ago

I'm looking for a source of beneficial bugs, specifically to get rid of scale, mites, and aphids.

I used to get them from IPM Labs, but I can't seem to find them anymore.

Where do you get your ladybugs, lacewings, beneficial mites, and such? (Mail order.) I'd sure appreciate a few recommendations!

Leslie

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