Beneficial Insects
Beneficial insects are simply the best way to control pest infestations, and as they are the natural enemies of your pests, they will target the exact issue you are having.
Please read the important points below.
Typically, due to the small quantities required by home gardeners and small-scale farmers (<5 hectares), the cost of actually obtaining a few vials of these amazing insects has been prohibitive. Commercial-scale farmers will order hundreds of vials of a single insect, whereas a small-scale farmer will require just a few and a home gardener will only require one.
With our combined purchasing power, we are able to supply these beneficial insects in small quantities that are perfect for the home gardener, at really affordable prices.
How it works
Insect pre-orders are collated every 2 weeks. We typically place an order every 2nd Thursday. This does vary, depending on demand.
The orders are received the following Monday/Tuesday and shipped the same day using a courier service.
Please Note:
- If you live in an outlying area that is not regularly serviced by a courier, please call our Livingseeds office prior to ordering: 016 100 0824.
- Any other products ordered with your beneficial insect order will be held back until we ship the insects.
Important Points
- We do not have a beneficial insect for every pest. Please make sure you are choosing the correct beneficial.
- Without the correct target pest, the beneficial insects will die. There are very few that can survive on other food sources (pollen, other pests, etc.)
- Not all pests are equal, and not all beneficial insects work for all pests.
- If you do not apply the beneficial insect solution correctly, it will not work.
- If you apply the incorrect beneficial insects in the hopes that they will work, they will not.
- We are supplying you with live insects; they need to be released ASAP and cannot be stored.
- All packages are over-packed and some deaths can occur in transport. Also note that shedding can also be present in the containers, giving a false impression of insect deaths in the packaging.
- This is not an instant cure, and it can take 2-3 weeks for your beneficial population to increase to a point where your target pests begin to be controlled.
- If you have used any chemical insecticides in the past 2 months, they will probably kill your newly acquired beneficials.
- However, if you have been using any of the BioGrow products that we sell, there is no need for concern. Koppert recommends BioGrow products for use with their IPM beneficials.
Aphid / Mite / Whitefly Package
A targeted selection of both pest predators and parasitoids for the most common pest species.5 x Swi..
R836.28
Aphidalia - 2 Spot Ladybug 100's
One of the most common questions we get from people looking to buy beneficial insects is: Do you sel..
R1,146.88
Aphidalia - 2 Spot Ladybug 50's
One of the most common questions we get from people looking to buy beneficial insects is: Do you sel..
R573.45
Aphidend
Aphidoletes aphidimyzaAphidoletes aphidimyza is a midge that has been introduced to control aphids s..
R731.83
Aphidius - Aphipar
Target Pests:Primarily the following:Myzus persicae Green peach aphidMyzus nicotianae Tobacco aphidA..
R381.73
Bio Wasp
Spalangia cameroni and Muscidifurax sp Biowasp is a blend of two species of parasitoid wasps that sp..
R3,041.97
Cryptobug Adult
Scientific name: Cryptolaemus montrouzieriOriginating from Australia, this ladybird was first used a..
R2,442.03
Cryptobug Larvae
Cryptolaemus montrouzieriCryptolaemus montrouzieri can also prey on soft scales and aphids, however ..
R2,497.20
En-Strip
Encarsia formosaIt is unknown where Encarsia formosa originates, however it is becoming available al..
R700.88
Koppert Loupe
A miniture magnifying glass to inspect and view aspects of your garden more closely and clearly.The ..
R189.26
Macro-Mite
Macrocheles robustulusFor targeted biological pest control against: Sciarid fly eggs, larvae, a..
R1,096.90
Spical
Neoseiulus californicusTarget pestsTwo-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae);Fruit tree red mite..
R1,008.53
Spider Mite Eliminator
Spidermites can be one of the most destructive and rapidly spreading pests in your veggie garden.Eff..
R454.55
Spidex - Persimilis
Target Pests:Tetranychus urticae Two-spotted or Red spidermite Tetranychus cinnabarinus Carmine spid..
R429.63
Spidex 500ml / 10,000
500ml / 10,000Target Pests:Tetranychus urticae (Two-spotted or Red spider mite)Tetranychus cinn..
R788.26
Swirskii - Ultimite 20's
Target Pests: Bemisia tabaci, Sweet potato whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariprum, Greenhouse whit..
R279.99
Swirskii - Ultimite 5's
Target Pests: Bemisia tabaci, Sweet potato whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariprum, Greenhouse whit..
R78.27
Specials
All Year Round Spring Onion
Allium fistulosum A prolific producer of long, white stemmed spring onions that are deliciously t..
R29.49 R33.90
Aquadulce
Vica faba An exceptional heirloom variety, Aquadulce has lead the market for early winter broad b..
R35.91 R41.30
Baby Blue Hubbard
Cucurbita maximaA tear-dropped hubbard shaped squash with a dry yellow flesh that is sweet and rich...
R29.49 R33.90
Basil Corsican
Ocimum basilicum ‘Corsican’ Corsican Basil is a compact heirloom variety originating from the Medit..
R29.12 R33.49
Bennings Green Tint Scallop
Cucurbita pepo A beautiful pale green to white “patty pan”. This plant produces high yields of sq..
R29.49 R33.90
Black Pear
Solanum lycopersicumSturdy vines produce an abundance of stunning pear shaped, mahogany-brown colour..
R29.67 R34.12
Black Turtle Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris Known as Black Turtle Bean in English, Feijão Preto is a quintessential elemen..
R29.49 R33.90
Black Vernissage
Solanum lycopersicumA beautiful indeterminate tomato variety from Ukraine. The saladette-type fruits..
R29.67 R34.12
Blue Lake Pole Beans
Phaseolus vulgaris The Blue Lake Pole Bean is a classic American variety with a reputation for reli..
R28.82 R33.14
Chamomile German
Matricaria recutita German chamomile is a classic medicinal herb long treasured for its calming and..
R33.68 R38.73
Charentais
Cucumis meloThe Charentais (Pronounced Sharon-tay) is one of the best melons one can buy. Heavily or..
R29.74 R34.20
Clemson Spineless
Abelmoschus esculentusOkra is a traditional East-African vegetable. Originally grown in Ethiopia and..
R29.49 R33.90
Coriander Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum Coriander, also known as cilantro, is a versatile annual herb grown for both its..
R29.12 R33.49
Crenshaw Melon
Cucumis melo One of the best tasting musk melons, this is the US version of our Spanspek and it t..
R29.49 R33.90
Delgado Black Mexican
Phaseolus vulgaris A rare climbing bean from Mexico, these runner beans grow to well over 2 m tal..
R28.82 R33.14
Dill Forrest
Anethum graveolens Dill Forrest is a compact, bush-type dill developed for gardeners who love class..
R31.36 R36.06
Ebony Acorn
Cucurbita pepoThis variety is from a breeding line of Dr. Henry Munger of Cornell University and was..
R29.49 R33.90
Fat Goose
Phaseolus vulgarisA stunning pole bean variety with beautiful pink pods in the green bean stage. Pro..
R28.82 R33.14
Fireworks
Solanum lycopersicumThe 2022 season on Livingseeds Farm was noted for its generally low overall temp..
R29.67 R34.12
Florida Broadleaf
Brassica juncea A real pleasure to grow. It’s one of those point and shoot crops, it does well ..
R29.74 R33.89