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Amblyseius swirskii

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Description Format QTY Price/each
25,000 individuals Tube Qty CA$ 98.00
50,000 individuals Tube Qty CA$ 159.00
125,000 individuals (all stages of development) Tube Qty CA$ 383.00
250,000 individuals Tube Qty CA$ 594.00
Small sachet 250/2,500 on hooks 100 sachets Qty CA$ 108.00
Small sachet 250/2,500 on hooks 250 sachets Qty CA$ 159.00
Small sachet 250/2,500 on hooks 500 sachets Qty CA$ 294.00
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Product description

Description

Amblyseius swirskii is an incredibly effective small predator of many pests, providing a reliable and environmentally friendly biological control alternative to chemical treatments. Measuring approximatively 0.14 mm in diameter, these light brown mites are able to reproduce rapidly—with female Swirskii laying up to 40 eggs per day! Not surprisingly then, they have become widely utilized across agricultural and horticultural settings for their versatility at controlling various pest species such as thrips, whiteflies and other mite species. This predatory mite has demonstrated exceptional efficacy in crops cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, and plants ornamentals when temperatures are between 20-32°C. —Amblyseius swirksii has shown itself as one of nature’s most efficient predators!

Targeted crops

  • Ornamentals :
    • Begonias
    • Gerberas
    • Roses
    • Chrysanthemums
    • Tropicals, etc.
  • Potted beauties
    • Hibiscus flowers,
    • Poinsettias
    • Anthuriums
  • Vegetables :
    • Cucumbers
    • Eggplants
    • Beans
  • Small fruits :
    • Strawberries
    • Raspberries
    • Blackberries
    • Blueberries

Targeted pests

  • Thrips
  • Whiteflies
  • Tarsonemus
  • Spider mites

Application Instructions

For effective use of Amblyseius swirskii, bulk applications and slow-release sachets are available. When applying in bulk, simply mix them with a substrate and sprinkle them onto the plants (leaves) where you see the pests. It is also possible to use waterproof sachets that contain predatory mites as well as flour and bran, acting as an incubation sachet that gradually produces predators over a period of up to 6 weeks, depending on the conditions.

Be sure not to expose the product to direct sunlight! You can apply Amblyseius swirskii preventively in sachets for slow release, or curatively in bulk. The dosage depends on the conditions, the crop, the pests, and the infestation rate. Application rates generally vary between 25 and 300 individuals per m² for each release. In case of infestation, it is recommended to introduce them every 7 days. Otherwise, every 14 to 21 days.

Storage Instructions

If you are unable to apply the product upon receipt, we recommend storing it for a maximum of 1 to 2 days in a cool environment (15-18°C), away from light and with good ventilation. However, it is preferable to apply Amblyseius swirskii  immediately after receipt.