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Allow 2 weeks. \u003ci\u003eDue to custom cutting, we can not accept returns.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated supplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/greenhouse-plastic\"\u003egreenhouse coverings\u003c\/a\u003e to compare compatible fabrics, structures, fasteners, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- season-extenders-phase1-v1 --\u003e","brand":"PV Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544092565617,"sku":"SEG305","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/super-strong-woven-poly-20-wide-sold-by-the-ft.jpg?v=1747084192"},{"product_id":"ds-super-strong-woven-poly-24-w-ft","title":"Super Strong Woven Poly (24' Wide, Sold By The Ft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecially designed for extreme temperature fluctuations found in greenhouses, it resists expansion and contraction better than regular poly. 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Unless you specify otherwise, we will send your Beneficial Insects on the next possible shipping day. You could also request delayed delivery in the Order-Specific Comments box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuscidifurax raptorellus, Muscidifurax zaraptor,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpalangia cameroni\u003c\/i\u003e are tiny wasps that don't bother humans, but parasitize the pupae of many species of flies found in areas with livestock, breaking the life cycle of the flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou cannot place too many parasites. You can place too few. \u003cstrong\u003eFor dairies, feed lots and horse stables\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend between 300 and 500 parasites per animal per month during the fly season (March to October or November depending on weather). \u003cstrong\u003eFor confined hog operations\u003c\/strong\u003e, this number will be between 200 and 400 parasites per animal per month. \u003cstrong\u003eChickens\u003c\/strong\u003e require from 1 to 5 per bird per month. If your fly problem is very severe, these numbers should be increased; the first and second releases especially should be doubled or tripled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin release program as soon as the weather begins to warm up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlies reproduce at a faster rate than the the fly parasites, so reintroduction on a regular basis is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease every 1- 4 weeks during all warm months, generally March or April (once temperature reaches \u003cstrong\u003e80°F\u003c\/strong\u003e) through October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor later starts, double the rates for the first 2 releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse in conjunction with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pvfs-wood-fly-trap-12-x12-x12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVF\u0026amp;GS Fly Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e for best results.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eUsing predatory wasps to control fly populations in farms and gardens is a fascinating and environmentally friendly approach to pest management. This method, part of an agricultural practice known as biological control, harnesses the natural predator-prey relationships to maintain pest populations at manageable levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe concept of biological control dates back to ancient times, but it wasn't until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that the practice began to gain scientific backing and widespread acceptance. One of the early successes of biological control was the introduction of the Vedalia beetle to control cottony cushion scale in California citrus orchards in the 1880s. This success paved the way for further exploration into using natural predators to control pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePredatory wasps, belonging to various species, play a significant role in controlling fly populations. These wasps are not the typical wasps that people generally fear; they are often smaller and less aggressive towards humans. Instead, they are formidable predators of various insect species, including flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThere are different types of predatory wasps used in controlling flies. For example, some species of the genus Spalangia are known to parasitize fly pupae. These wasps lay their eggs inside the fly pupae, and the developing wasp larvae consume the pupae from the inside. Another example is the genus Muscidifurax, which also targets fly pupae. The use of these wasps is particularly prevalent in animal farms where flies can be a significant problem, spreading diseases and causing distress to livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe introduction of predatory wasps into a farm or garden ecosystem is a delicate process. It requires a thorough understanding of the ecological balance and the life cycles of both the predator and the prey. 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Farmers and gardeners need to monitor the situation closely and may sometimes need to reintroduce wasps or adjust their strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIn recent years, the practice of using predatory wasps has gained popularity, particularly in organic farming, where the use of chemicals is limited. Research continues to evolve in this field, with scientists exploring the potential of different wasp species and developing methods to enhance their effectiveness and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe use of predatory wasps in controlling fly populations represents a fascinating blend of ancient practices and modern scientific understanding. 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