Pest guide
Identify the pest. Match the ally.
A short, practical guide to the pests we hear about most — and the beneficial insects commonly used to help control them. Use this as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Pest
Aphids
New growth, buds, undersides of leaves on most ornamentals and edibles.
Common allies
- · Live Ladybugs
- · Green Lacewings
- · Aphid Control Kit
Pest
Spider Mites
Foliage stippling and webbing on indoor plants, cannabis, and ornamentals.
Common allies
- · Green Lacewings
- · Greenhouse Defense Kit
- · Cannabis Grow Pest Kit
Pest
Whiteflies
Greenhouse and indoor crops — they cluster on the undersides of leaves.
Common allies
- · Green Lacewings
- · Greenhouse Defense Kit
Pest
Mealybugs
Indoor plants, citrus, and tropical ornamentals.
Common allies
- · Live Ladybugs
- · Ladybug Larvae
- · Green Lacewings
Pest
Scale Insects
Citrus, ornamentals, and woody perennials.
Common allies
- · Live Ladybugs
- · Ladybug Larvae
Pest
Thrips
Greenhouse, cannabis, and ornamental crops — they damage leaves and flowers.
Common allies
- · Green Lacewings
- · Cannabis Grow Pest Kit
- · Beneficial Nematodes
Ladybugs vs. Lacewings
Both are excellent beneficial insects, but they shine in different situations.
Ladybugs
Best for aphid-dominant pressure in gardens, greenhouses, and grows. Adults disperse — release at dusk for best retention.
Lacewings
Broader pest range (aphids, thrips, mites, whiteflies). Strong choice for greenhouses and indoor grows.