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Bulk beneficial insects for production agriculture.
Best for Production farms
Acreage IPM
Beneficial insects for farms.
Bulk biological controls and custom IPM programs for row crops, orchards, vineyards, and organic operations across California and the U.S.
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What beneficial insects do commercial farms use?
Ladybugs and green lacewings are the most-deployed biological controls at acreage scale, typically released as recurring weekly or biweekly programs sized to crop and pest pressure. Beneficial nematodes handle soil-stage pests; praying mantis egg cases are deployed in orchards and vineyards as season-long generalist predators.
- Typical starting range: 18,000–75,000 ladybugs/acre
- Custom recurring release cadence by crop and stage
- Compatible with USDA NOP and California Certified Organic
- Same-week California dispatch, U.S.-wide shipping
- Dedicated grower advisor on every program
Commercial program essentials
The four species we deploy most at acreage scale.
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Live Ladybugs
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Natural aphid control for gardens, greenhouses, and grows.
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Broad-spectrum predator — sometimes called "aphid lions."
Best for Mixed pest pressure
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A patient, long-season predator for outdoor gardens.
Best for Outdoor gardens
Request a custom program
Share your acreage, crops, and primary pests. A grower advisor will respond within one business day with a recommended starting program and pricing.
Request a quoteFrequently asked questions
Do beneficial insects work at acreage scale? +
Yes — biological controls are foundational in commercial agriculture worldwide. They’re especially effective on row crops, orchards, vineyards, and protected cultivation.
How many ladybugs per acre? +
Typical starting ranges run 18,000–75,000 ladybugs per acre depending on crop, pest pressure, and stage. Custom program design is recommended; request a quote.
What about recurring releases? +
Weekly, biweekly, or monthly recurring releases are standard for commercial operations. Cadence is matched to your pest cycle and crop stage.
Is this organic-certifiable? +
Yes — beneficial insects are permitted under USDA NOP and California Certified Organic standards.
Does this replace all spraying? +
For many crops, yes — with thoughtful program design. For others (especially under heavy disease pressure), beneficials reduce spray frequency and complement biofungicides and cultural practices.
How do I get a quote? +
Tell us your acreage, crop, and primary pest. We’ll design a starting program and ship a quote within one business day. Request a quote.