Biological Control Agents
Since our beginning, we have developed many innovative rearing techniques. These have enabled F.A.R. to greatly increase production while reducing the cost of biological control. F.A.R. has also pursued the research of other beneficial insects. Although Aphytis has always been the main commercial product of F.A.R., we have also sucessfully reared Goniozu legneri, Rhizobus lopanthae, Thripobius semiluteus, Metaphychus helovus, and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri. Click on the pictures below to learn more about each biological agent.
Recommended for control against: California Red Scale, Yellow Scale, and Oleander Scale
Natural Habitat: Citrus, Ornamentals, and Palms
Life Cycle: 14-15 days
Recommended for control against: Brown Garden Snail, Helix aspersa
Natural Habitat: Decaying vegetation and dead leaves
Life Cycle: 1-2.5 years
Recommended for control against: Vine Mealybug, Citrus Mealybug, and other mealybug species
Natural Habitat: Citrus and Grapes
Life Cycle: 30-35 days
Recommended for control against: Vine Mealybug, Citrus Mealybug, Obscure Mealybug, and Longtail Mealybug
Natural Habitat: Citrus and Grapes
Life Cycle: 17-18 days
Tamarixia radiata
Recommended for control against: Soft-bodied insects, coccid insects, mealybugs, whiteflies, aphids, mites, psyllids, and insect eggs
Natural Habitat: Grapes, Citrus, Tree crops, and others
Life Cycle: 30 days (under laboratory conditions)
Recommended for control against: Asian Citrus Psyllid
Natural Habitat: Citrus
Life Cycle: 17-18 days
Available for commercial sale
Shipping:
To ensure product quality, products are shipped UPS overnight unless otherwise specified by the client. Second day and ground services are also available.
Our products are guaranteed. If products are damaged, notify F.A.R., Inc. within 24 hours of delivery to receive a replacement.