Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Description
Soil-dwelling mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles) is a native species, which feeds on thrips (prepupa and pupa), fungus gnats, root scales, root aphids, mealybug crawlers, spidermites in greenhouses, hydroponic and mushroom crops. This product is perfect for an in-depth “cleaning” of the soil before starting the season.
This voracious mites has also been recommanded as a biological alternative for poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) and for the reptile mites (Ophionyssus spp) in tropical and semi-tropical habitat.
Adults are light brown and less than 1 mm long. They move quickly at the soil’s surface. After mating, female lays eggs in the growing medium. Juvenile are also predators and feed on the small pest they find in the soil.
Availability
Targeted crops
- Vegetable
- Ornamental
- Cannabis
- Herb and spices
- Plant nursery
- Poultry houses and breeding birds and reptiles
Targeted pests
- Fungus gnats
- Thrips
- Diapausing pest mites
- Bulb mites (Rhizoglyphus spp.)
- Collembola
- Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus)
- Nematode pests
Life cycle
- Stratiolaelaps scimitus has a life cycle of about 18 days at 20 °C (68 °F).
- The sex ratio is equal, 1 female for every male.
- Eggs hatch in 2 to 3 days.
- Each Stratiolaelaps scimitus eats 1-5 prey per day.
- If they lack food, they become detritivorous, eating algae and vegetable debris.
Formats
- AB008 - Stratiolaelaps scimitus - 25 000 individuals (1L bag)
- AB036 - Stratiolaelaps scimitus - 125 000 individuals (5L bag)
- AB035 - Stratiolaelaps scimitus - 250 000 individuals (10L bag)
Application
Sprinkle Stratiolaelaps scimitus directly on the ground. It can live in different types of substrate such as potting soil, coconut fiber, rock wool, etc. In indoor production, this predator is known to establish well in crops planted directly on the ground or in potted plants. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is easy to establish and helps maintain permanent pressure on pests until the cold of winter. A single introduction is generally sufficient at the start of the season.
Compatible with other soil biocontrol agents such as Dalotia (Atheta) coriaria , beneficial nematodes and with entomopathogenic fungus-based bio-insecticides such as BioCeres.
| Introduction | Quantity | Surface | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive | 100 | per m2 | Repeat the treatment after 2-3 weeks. |
2 introductions in total |
| Curative light | 250 | per m2 | as needed | as needed |
| Curative heavy | 500 | per m2 | as needed | as needed |
Product data sheet(s)
Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Additional information
- - Stratiolaelaps Technical Manual (Applied Bio-nomics Ltd., 2017)
- - Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Applied Bio-Nomics Ltd., 2015)
- - Compatibility of soil-dwelling predators and microbial agents and their efficacy in controlling soil-dwelling stages of western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Biological Control, 2016)
- - A new method for loading predatory mites with entomopathogenic fungi for biological control of their prey (Biological Control, 2017)
- - The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus as a control agent of the fungus gnat Bradysia matogrossensis in commercial production of the mushroom Agaricus bisporus (International Journal of Pest Management, 2009)
Targeted pest
Targeted production
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