Amblyseius ( Neoseiulus) californicus is an effective predator of the Two Spotted Mite ( Tetranychus urticae) commonly known as the Red Spider Mite. It can also be used against Broad Mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ).

Ferragut F, de Moraes GJ, Navia D (2011) Phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) of the Dominican Republic, with a re-definition of the genus Typhloseiopsis De Leon. Zootaxa 2997: 37–53. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.2997.1.3 Morais EGF, Oliveira JS, Gondim MGC Jr, Moraes GJ (2016) Amblyseius largoensis in controlling red palm mite under semi-field conditions. Pesq Agropec Bras 51(5):671–675. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-204X2016000500030 Yes we would recommend using our Distribution Boxes when applying bottles of loose curative treatments for Spider Mite control. Simply pour the contents into your boxes and hang them from your plants around the infestation hotspots. The predators will gradually emerge themselves from the boxes to combat the pests. Addison JA, Hardman JM, Walde SJ (2000) Pollen availability for predaceous mites on apple: spatial and temporal heterogeneity. Exp Appl Acarol 24:1–18Blommers L, Lobbes P, Vink P, Wegdam F (1977) Studies on the response of Amblyseius bibens (Acarina: Phytoseiidae) to condition of prey scarcity. Entomophaga 22:247–258 Hamlen R.A. and Lindquist R.K. 1981. Comparison of two Phytoseiulus species as predators of twospotted spider mites on greenhouse ornamentals. Environ. Entomol. 10: 524-527. Xu X, Enkegard A (2010) Prey preference of the predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii between first instar western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis and nymphs of the twospotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae. J Insect Sci 10:1–11 Bruce-Oliver SJ, Hoy MA (1990) Effect of prey stage on life-table attributes of a genetically manipulated strain of Metaseiulus occidentalis (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Exp Appl Acarol 9:201–217

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Available delivery systems

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A more effective and environmentally friendly control method is with the use of Spider Mite natural predators. Predators will eat the entire Spider Mite life cycle, from egg to adult, and the Spider Mites cannot become resistant to them. They are safe and easy to apply, and mean no harmful chemical residues will be left on the plant, or in the environment. Haghani S, Zahedi-Golpayegani A, Saboori A, Allahyari H ( 2019) The effect of con/heterospecific diet on predation, oviposition and longevity of Amblyseius swirskii, Neoseiulus californicus and Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Syst Appl Acarol 24: 2240– 2252 The Amblyseius californicus are supplied in a unique foil sachet. Each sachet will slowly release the predators for around 4 weeks, protecting the plant from outbreaks during this time. In the experiments, predatory mites’ females were considered as (IG-predator), while larvae of heterospecifics species were considered as IG-prey (Montserrat et al. 2012).

Tuda M (2011) Evolutionary diversification of bruchine beetles: climate-dependent traits and development associated with pest status. Bull Entomol Res 101:415–422 Spider Mite can be missed early in their development but warm conditions can see their population increase rapidly. Spider Mite Infestation Indicators