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Neoseiulus fallacis

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Product description

Description

Neoseiulus fallacis is a beneficial predator native to North America, whose appetite for pest mites makes them the perfect superhero for gardeners looking to protect ornamental crops and vegetable gardens. Easily recognized by its pear shape, these tiny 0.5 mm predators come in various life stages- from creamy orange-beige adults down to semi transparent eggs measuring an astonishingly small 0.3mm. Embrace their powers of protection today, ensuring your precious plants don’t become tomorrow’s feast!

Targeted crops

  • Vegetable crops:
    • Cucumbers
    • Tomatoes
    • Peppers, etc
  • Small fruits :
    • Strawberries
    • Raspberries
    • Blueberries
    • Blackberries, etc.
  • Fruit trees :
    • Orchards
  • Ornemental crops
  • Hop
  • Cannabis

Targeted pests

  • Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urtica)
  • Spruce spider mite (Oligonychus ununguis)
  • European red mite (Panonychus ulmi)
  • McDaniel spider mite (Tetranychus mcdanieli)
  • Broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus)
  • Tomato Russet Mite (Aculops lycopersici)

Application Instructions

Gently shake the contents to homogenize the mixture, then sprinkle the Neoseiulus fallacis and their substrate directly onto the leaves, targeting areas where infestation hotspots are visible. When used preventively, this mite can maintain its presence throughout the crop cycle. It is recommended to introduce these predators preventively or at the first signs of pests. In the field, the first introduction should occur after the last spring frost. Subsequent introductions should be made in the late afternoon when weather conditions are favorable. Avoid applications during heavy rain, extreme temperatures, or high winds.

The introduction rates of N. fallacis range from 2 to 50 individuals per square meter, depending on the level of infestation and the specific needs of the crop.

Storage Instructions

Neoseiulus fallacis should be applied as soon as possible. If needed, packages can be kept at 10-15°C, out of direct sunlight, for 1-2 days. Storage for longer periods of time will likely reduce the predator’s quality and egg production. Outdoors adult females enter diapause when the days become shorter (less than 14 hours of light). They will not enter diapause indoors or in greenhouses, as long as temperatures remain above 18°C.