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Neoseiulus californicus

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Product description

Description

Neoseiulus californicus is an effective predator for controlling populations of spider mite and broad mites in crops like cannabis, ornamental plants, fruits, as well as vegetables. This predatory pear-shaped mite can grow up to 0.5mm long and its eggs measure only a minuscule 0.05 millimeters across! Its reproduction however will be slowed down if it consumes nutritive sources other than two spotted spider Mites – such as pollen or thrips larvae etc., Californicus lay their eggs on leaf hairs 3 to 5 days prior hatching into semi transparent cream colored juveniles resembling adults in all aspects even size.

Targeted crops

  • Cannabis
  • Fruits
  • Ornamentals
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes

Targeted pests

  • Two-spotted spider mites
  • Broad mites
  • Thrips

Application Instructions

Application – Loose

Introduce Neoseiulus californicus as soon as plants arrive or when your production starts. Once introduced, the predatory mites move through the foliage and attach spider mites (eggs, juveniles and adults) and broad mites (eggs, juveniles and adults). Sprinkle the mites and the carrier substrate over the foliage and/or on top of plants.

Application – Sachet

Introduce Neoseiulus californicus as soon as plants arrive or when your production starts. Once introduced, the predatory mites move through the foliage and attach spider mites (eggs, juveniles, and adults) and broad mites (eggs, juveniles, and adults). Simply hang the sachet in the middle of the plant. Make sure it is out of direct light and not exposed to overhead watering.

Storage Instructions

Apply Neoseiulus californicus upon reception. The optimum conditions are temperatures between 16 and 32 °C and a relative humidity between 40 and 80%.
Does not enter into diapause.
Becomes inactive under 10°C.