Description
Scientific name: Amblyseius swirskii
Common name: Predatory mite
• Best used: as a preventative in sub-optimal environmental conditions (grow rooms), as they are water and climate resistant.
• Works by: adult predatory mites search for their prey or wait for it to pass by and subsequently feed on their prey. Feeds on eggs and young larvae of various thrips species, eggs and larvae of whitefly, broad mite and hemp russet mite.
• Pack size: Swirski Ulti-Mite 1 sachets. Each sachet with hook contains 250 predatory mites and supplemental food (all stages) mixed with carrier material /bran.
Targeted pests:
• Impatiens thrips
• Western flower thrips
• Onion thrips
• Tobacco whitefly
• Greenhouse whitefly
Suggested application rate:
2.5-1/m2 if plants touch or 1/plant if they do not touch. This rate depends on pest pressure and crop type.
Application Frequency:
To prevent or eradicate a pest infestation, most of our biological pest control products need to be placed out either weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
Storage:
In the dark at 10-15C for 1-2 days after receipt if needed. Make sure to provide ventilation to prevent CO2 accumulation.
Precautions/Important information:
Precaution: application of this product can cause sensitization or allergic reactions, we therefore advise to take the necessary precautions.
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