Beneficial Abmlyseius (Swirskii Ulti-Mite)

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Amblyseius swirskii is used for the control of the following pests:

• Thrips
• Whiteflies

Amblyseius swirskii mites actively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species and whitefly eggs and larvae. By consuming multiple life stages of these pests, they effectively controls thrips and whitefly.

Amblyseius swirskii feeding behaviours:

These predictor mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. In addition to Thrips and whiteflies, Amblyseius swirskii preys on several other small organisms. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblyseius swirskii mainly preys on first instar larvae of thrips and young eggs, crawlers and second instar larvae of whiteflies. An adult female Amblyseius swirskii lays 2.3 eggs per day.

Best conditions for use of swirskii:

Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%.

NOTE: Amblyseius swirskii can only be shipped in warmer months (April-September)