Gaeolaelaps gillespiei
| Description | Format | QTY | Price/each |
| 25 000 individuals (all stages of development) | Bottle | Qty | CA$ 59.00 |
| 125,000 individuals (all stages of development) | Bag | Qty | CA$ 227.00 |
| 250,000 individuals (all stages of development) | Bag | Qty | CA$ 434.00 |
| 500 000 individuals (all stages of development) | Bag | Qty | CA$ 669.00 |
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Attention
Targeted crops
- Cannabis
- Garden centers
- Mushrooms
- Ornamental plants
- Vegetable crops :
- Cucumbers
- Lettuces
- Peppers
- Tomatoes, etc.
Targeted pests
Fungus gnats (Sciara sp. / Bradysia sp.)
Shore flies (Scatella sp)
Thrips (Thysanoptera sp.)
Application Instructions
Gaeolaelaps adapts well to various types of substrates such as soil, coco fiber, and rockwool, but it cannot survive freezing conditions or overly waterlogged areas. This mobile predator moves across the substrate surface and may climb onto lower leaves if food is scarce. To establish a colony, it is recommended to introduce Gaeolaelaps in two stages, with a 2 to 3-week interval, and reapply if pests persist. Gently mix the container before sprinkling them, paying special attention to infested areas. For optimal results, distribute evenly.
The introduction rate depends on the infestation level. Preventive introduction: 100 to 200 individuals /m². Curative Introduction: 250 to 500 individuals per m².
It is crucial to monitor population growth and effectiveness after application to determine if additional releases are needed.
Storage Instructions
To ensure effective mite introduction, first thoroughly moisten the soil. Avoid overly-wet conditions or exposing to extreme temperatures – both refrigeration and freezing must be avoided.
Description
Gaeolaelaps gillespiei is a native predatory mite to Canada, discovered 30 years ago. Its pear-shaped body can range from cream to brown in color, and the eggs measure 0.5mm. Compared to its cousin Stratiolaelaps scimitus, it has shown remarkable effectiveness at controlling soil-dwelling flies – with an ability to consume over 50% more fungus gnats than other predators of similar size.