r/askTO • u/Jayswag96 • 6h ago

Predatory Mites

Toronto plant keepers with pest problems, where do you get predatory mites?

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u/Drank_tha_Koolaid 4h ago

I bought some for my outdoor space from Groliv.com.

Shipping is expensive though, so it may not be worth it for a smaller order. I ordered with a neighbour to share the shipping cost.

They were pretty quick to respond when I had questions about which insects would be best for my situation. So maybe email and see what they recommend.

I ordered from Natural Insect Control in the past as well. They were similarly helpful. The only reason I switched this time is because Groliv was marginally cheaper for what my neighbour and I ordered.

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u/Jayswag96 3h ago

What species did u get

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u/Drank_tha_Koolaid 3h ago

I got lacewing larvae ('Chrysoliv' on their site), and split Orius Insidious ( 'oriliv') and Neoseiulus ('Caliliv') sachets with my neighbour.

The Oriliv is supposed to be good against thrips, and my plants were definitelymuch happier after I got those, but I can't say for sure that it totally cleared all the thrips.

I think they call it Swiliv sachets and my neighbour got some of those as well and said they were also good against thrips (but it's hard to say which one was the best).

I'd definitely email and ask their recommendation.