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Beneficial-first program for indoor & licensed cultivators.
Best for Indoor cultivation
Cannabis IPM
Beneficial insects for cannabis grows.
Clean, residue-free pest management for licensed and home cultivators. Used in enclosed cultivation facilities across the U.S.
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What beneficial insects do cannabis growers use?
Green lacewings + beneficial nematodes form the backbone of most cannabis IPM programs, with ladybugs deployed against aphid pressure and ladybug larvae for fast knockdown on active colonies. The Cannabis Grow Pest Kit bundles all four.
- Spider mites: lacewings + predatory mites (advanced)
- Aphids: live ladybugs & ladybug larvae
- Thrips: lacewings + beneficial nematodes
- Fungus gnats: beneficial nematodes (soil drench)
- No residue on flower — compliant with most testing standards
Indoor cultivation IPM
A layered program for enclosed grows.
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Live Ladybugs
Hippodamia convergens
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Natural aphid control for gardens, greenhouses, and grows.
Best for Aphid pressure
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Broad-spectrum predator — sometimes called "aphid lions."
Best for Mixed pest pressure
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Microscopic soil allies for soil-dwelling pests.
Best for Fungus gnats
Frequently asked questions
Can beneficial insects be used in cannabis cultivation? +
Yes — beneficial insects are a foundational tool in licensed and home cannabis IPM. They leave no chemical residue, which matters for compliance testing on flower.
What pests do cannabis growers face? +
Spider mites, aphids, thrips, fungus gnats, whiteflies, and broad mites are the most-reported. Each has a matched biological control.
Will ladybugs work in a sealed grow room? +
Yes — sealed indoor rooms are excellent environments for beneficials. Limited dispersal, consistent conditions, and reliable pest pressure all favor biological control.
When should I release in flower? +
Preventative releases throughout veg and early flower. Reduce release pressure mid-flower (the canopy is dense and harvest is approaching); resume preventative cadence at the start of the next cycle.
Are these products safe to use on flower? +
Yes — the species we sell leave no residue and are widely used in licensed operations.
Do you build programs for cultivation facilities? +
Yes — request a custom program. We design weekly or biweekly programs sized to your canopy and pest profile.