Fungus Gnat, Thrips and Shore Fly Predator

Fungus Gnat, Thrips, Shore Fly Predator (Hypoaspis)

Hypoaspis miles
(photo courtesy of Max Badgely)

Hypoaspis are tiny brown mites that dwell in the soil medium. Eggs are laid on the soil surface. Nymphs and adults feed on fungus gnat larvae, pupating thrips and shore fly larvae. They are also very useful on the floor area of greenhouses where they prey on significant numbers on pupating thrips.  Moist conditions are favorable for reproduction. Life cycle ~ 1 week.

 

Organism Quantity Price
 
Hypoaspis miles * Canadian Source    

1 Liter

 25,000 $24.72

Bulk

 150,000 $120.51
   
Atheta coriara (rove beetle) 500 $95.28