Sound Horticulture Bug Blog

Written by Elaine Sawyer

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Amblyseius andersoni, beneficial insects, biocontrol, biological control, Biological Control Programs, IPM, mite control, mite harassment, predatory mites

Amblyseius andersoni - From Pollen to Pests

Nov 20, 2025

Written by Elaine Sawyer

Amblyseius andersoni - From Pollen to Pests

Amblyseius andersoni mites remain active over a very wide temperature range and are effective between 43° to 104°F, allowing them to be introduced much earlier in the growing season than other predatory mites.

Written by Elaine Sawyer

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aphid control, Aphidius, Aphidius colmani, Aphidoletes, Banker plants, beneficial insects, biocontrol, biological control, Biological Control Programs, chrysoperla, Green lacewings, Hyperparasite, IPM, Lacewing eggs, Lacewing larvae, lacewings, micromus, Parasitoid

Aphids and Their Peculiar Parasites

Oct 27, 2025

Written by Elaine Sawyer

Parasitoids wasps are a part of the aphid control picture. These tiny creatures lay an egg inside the host. This gives the new wasp shelter (a cozy little aphid mummy hut) and food as it develops and finally exits the host leaving behind an empty shell and a dead aphid.

Written by Elaine Sawyer

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agriculture, Anystis, aphid control, beneficial insects, biocontrol, Biological Control Programs, greenhouse production, IPM, pest control, pest management, prevention

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Anystis, No Ordinary Mite

Jul 11, 2023

Written by Elaine Sawyer

One Mite to rule them all, One Mite to find them, One Mite to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them. Just like the One Ring of Lord of the Rings fame, Anystis baccarum, has the potential to become a powerful tool for growers everywhere. Continue reading

Written by Alison Kutz

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biocontrol, Biological Control Programs, cannabis, events

Cannatank 420 this week!

Mar 28, 2018

Written by Alison Kutz

The event runs from March 30-31, 2018, in Spokane, WA. Catch Alison's talk on Friday morning from 10-10:45am and on Saturday from 1-1:45pm!

Dialing the Biological Clock:

Tuning and Timing of Biological Control Programs for Cannabis

In this presentation Alison will highlight program BMP's for scouting, monitoring, preventing and controlling our most pervasive pests in Cannabis: hemp russet mites, broad mites, spider mites, thrips and now also the cannabis aphid. From basics to fine tuning, we'll dissect the challenges in biological programs. We'll discuss how best to nail the timing of your applications of both microbial products as well as predators, parasitic wasps and beneficial nematodes. Click here for more info on Alison's sessions.