Gaeolaelaps gillespiei
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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.)
- Bulb mites
- and other soil-inhabiting pests
Application Instructions
Dampen the soil before introducing. Do not flood.
Very gently rotate the tube to homogenize the content inside and spread the mites all over the tube.
Sprinkle the contents on the ground or substrate. Spread evenly throughout the area to be treated or in areas conducive to fungus gnats and thrips.
Preventive application rates* generally range from 100-200 individuals per m² and 250-500 individuals per m² for light infestations or severe infestations. Introduce at planting and repeat if necessary.
*Introduction rates may vary depending on specific crop conditions, the type of pest present, and the level of infestation.
Storage Instructions
Use upon receipt to ensure maximum efficacy.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
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Description
Gaeolaelaps gillespiei is a native predatory mite to Canada, discovered 30 years ago. Its 1mm long pear-shaped body can range from cream to brown in color, and the eggs measure 0.5mm. With the majority of its population concentrated within the upper half inch of soil, this mite appears to be particularly well adapted to dense artificial rooting substrates, such as coco-fiber mats and rockwool slabs.
Both adults and juveniles are active predators, feeding primarily on fungus gnat larvae and other soil-dwelling pests. When food is scarce, they become detritivores and feed on algae and plant debris. On this diet, Gaeolaelaps can survive but will not reproduce unless well fed.
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.