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Neoseiulus cucumeris

Description

Neoseiulus cucumeris is a predatory mite used to suppress immature thrips, two-spotted spider mites, cyclamen (or strawberry) mites (Phytonemus pallidus), broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) and mites of the genus Schizotetranychus in ornamental, fruit and market garden crops.

Adults are pear-shaped, 0.5 mm long, with long legs. The eggs are round and transparent and measure 0.14 mm in diameter. These mites lay their eggs on leaf hairs (trichomes) and along the veins on the inner surface of leaves. The eggs hatch about 3 days later.

Neoseiulus cucumeris attacks immature stages of Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) and Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis). Control results are observed after 3 weeks. Etablishment of Neoseiulus cucumeris requires 4-8 weeks when ideal contitions are present.

In absence of prey, Neoseiulus cucumeris feed on eggs and immature stage of Phytoseiulus persimilis. It can be used with the soil mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus, Dalotia (Atheta) coriaria and withOrius insidiosus.

Availability

For the residential and commercial market.

Residential

Commercial

Targeted crops

Ornamental plants in the greenhouse
Market garden crops (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, etc.)
Interior and exterior (planters and other flower boxes)

Targeted pests

Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci)
Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis)
Eastern flower thrips (Frankliniella tritici)
Cyclamen (or strawberry) mite (Phytonemus pallidus)
Broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus)
Spruce spider mite (Oligonychus ununguis)
Mite of the genus Schizotetranychus

Life cycle

The life cycle lasts 10 to 12 days at 20 ° C. Adults can live up to 30 days.
Optimal conditions are 20 °C to 25 °C (66-77 °F) with 66% to 70% relative humidity.
Females lay 1-3 eggs per day, for a total of 35 eggs in their lifetime.
Adults consume 1 thrips per day.
Cucumeris does not enter diapause.
Do not use above 25°C (77°F). Use Amblyseius swirskii

Formats

small sachet

A0022 - Neoseiulus cucumeris small sachet (slow release) 250/2500 with hook or stick - 10 to 499 sachets
A0023 - Neoseiulus cucumeris small sachet (slow release) 250/2500 with hook or stick - 500 to 999 sachets
A0024 - Neoseiulus cucumeris small sachet (slow release) 250/2500 with hook or stick - 1000 + sachets

Large sachet

A0025 - Neoseiulus cucumeris Large sachet (slow release) 1000/5000 with hook or stick - 10 to 499 sachets
A0026 - Neoseiulus cucumeris Large sachet (slow release) 1000/5000 with hook or stick - 500 to 999 sachets
A0027 - Neoseiulus cucumeris Large sachet (slow release) 1000/5000 with hook or stick - 1000 + sachets

Tube

A0029 - Neoseiulus cucumeris - 25 000 individuals on bran
A0030 - Neoseiulus cucumeris - 50 000 individuals on bran
A0031 - Neoseiulus cucumeris - 100 000 individuals on bran
A0032 - Neoseiulus cucumeris - 250 000 individuals on bran
A0033 - Neoseiulus cucumeris - 50 000 individuals on vermiculite
A0034 - Neoseiulus cucumeris - 100 000 individuls on vermiculite

Introduction rate

Neoseiulus cucumeris
Introduction	Quantity	Surface	Frequency	Duration
Preventive	50-150	per m²	2-3 weeks	until establishment
Curative	250	per m²	2-3 weeks	as needed
Hot spot	500	per m²	weekly	as needed

Product data sheet(s)

Bran bulk tube

Slow release bag

Vermiculite bulk tube

Additional information

Targeted pest

Targeted production

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