Spider Mite Killer - Amblyseius californicus Predators - Premium Foil Sachets (5 Sachets)

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Blümel S. and Walzer A. 2002. Efficacy of different release strategies of Neoseiulus californicus McGregor and Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae) for the control of two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae Koch) on greenhouse cut roses. Syst. Appl. Acarol. (submitted). Meszaros A, Tixier MS, Cheval B, Barbar Z, Kreiter S (2007) Cannibalism and intraguild predation in Typhlodromus exhilaratus and T. phialatus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) under laboratory conditions. Exp Appl Acarol 33:37–43

Croft B.A., Luh H.-K. and Schausberger P. 1999. Larval size relative to larval feeding, cannibalism of larvae, egg or adult female size and larval-adult setal patterns among 13 phytoseiid mite species. Exp. Appl. Acarol. 23: 599-610. Filgueiras RMC, Mendes JA, Neto EPS, Monteiro NV, Melo JWS (2020b) Neoseiulus barkeri Hughes (Acari: Phytoseiidae) as a potential control agent for Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae). SystApplAcarol 25(4): 593–606. https://doi.org/10.11158/saa.25.4.1 Arlian LG, Veselica MM (1979) Water balance in insects and mites. Comp Biochem Physiol A 64:191–200 Aponte O, McMurtry JA (1993) Phytoseiid mites of Venezuela (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Int J Acarol 19(2):149–157. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647959308683974Filgueiras RMC, Mendes JA, da Silva FWB, Neto EPS, Melo JWS (2020c) Prey stage preference and functional and numerical responses of Neoseiulus barkeri Hughes (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to eggs of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae). Syst Appl Acarol 25(6):1147–1157. https://doi.org/10.11158/saa.25.6.16 Montasser AA, Marzouk AS, Hanafy ARI, Hassan GM (2011) Seasonal fluctuation of the broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Acari, Tarsonemidae) and its predatory mites on some pepper cultivars in Egypt. J Environ Sci Eng Technol 2:9–20 Soltaniyan A, Kheradmand K, Fathipour Y, Shirdel D (2018) Suitability of pollen from different plant species as alternative food sources for Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in comparison with natural prey. J Econ Entomol 111:2046–2052. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy172 Messelink GJ, van Maanen R, van Steenpaal SEF, Janssen A (2008) Biological control of thrips and whiteflies by a shared predator: two pests are better than one. Biol Control 44:372–379

There are several species of Spider Mite with the most common being the Two Spotted Spider Mite ( tetranychus urticae ). These mites have an oval body and eight legs. They vary in colour from green, yellow, orange-red and dark brown. The eggs are circular and generally located on the underside of leaves. The damage will be evident with the yellowing of leaves, especially on the underside. Yellow dots will also show on top with the whole leaf eventually turning yellow. Spider Mites can also produce webbing on leaves when the population is high.McMurtry JA, Moraes GJ, Sourassou NF (2013) Revision of the lifestyles of phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and implications for biological control strategies. Syst Appl Acarol 18:297–320 In greater populations, Spider Mites will also produce webbing on the plants. These webs will contain huge numbers of the pest and are often used by the mites to move from plant to plant. This is achieved when the webs are blown around, or even when Spider Mites briefly attach themselves to the people working with the plants to hitch a ride! Bruce-Oliver SJ, Hoy MA (1990) Effect of prey stage on life-table attributes of a genetically manipulated strain of Metaseiulus occidentalis (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Exp Appl Acarol 9:201–217 Walzer A, Schausberger P (2013) Integration of multiple cues allows threat-sensitive anti-intraguild predator responses in predatory mites. Behaviour 150:115–132 Gilstrap F.E. and Friese D.D. 1985. The predatory potential of Phytoseiulus persimilis, Amblyseius californicus, and Metaseiulus occidentalis (Acarina: Phytoseiidae). Int. J. Acarol. 11: 163-168.

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González Cano LM, Guetio C, Mena Y, Rodríguez I, Álvares-Ríos L, Mesa NC (2016) Ácaros Phytoseiidae (Mesostigmata) asociados a frutales en el Valle del Cauca. 43 Congreso de la Sociedad Colombiana de Entomologı́a, July 27–29, 2016. Manizales, Colombia Toyoshima S, Amano H (1998) Effect of prey density on sex ratio of two predacious mites, Phytoseiulus persimilis and Amblyseius womersleyi (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Exp Appl Acarol 22:709–723 We advise using californicus straight away upon delivery, this ensures best results as the Mites will be fresh. Duso C. 1989. Role of the predatory mites Amblyseius aberrans (Oud.), Typhlodromus pyri Scheuten and Amblyseius andersoni (Chant) (Acari, Phytoseiidae) in vineyards. I. The effects of single or mixed phytoseiid population releases on spider mite densities (Acari, Tetranychidae). J. Appl. Entomol. 107: 474-492.