Amblyseius swirskii are an excellent beneficial mite for preventative control of thrips, whitefly and various mite species. Adult females lay eggs arranged on leaf hairs. When temperatures reach 77°F the larvae hatch and mature to adulthood in about a week. This predatory beneficial insect prefers warm, humid environments but survives cooler nights by moving to lower locations on the plants. They do not enter diapause when temperatures cool so they are efficient in areas where temperatures drop below 60°F; however, eggs do not hatch in temperatures that low. Repeated releases of adults will be necessary in the presence of low temperatures. Depending on the stage of development, the Amblyseius swirskii can consume about 10 thrips or whitefly larvae a day and up to about 20 whitefly eggs per day. This beneficial can survive by consuming pollen and mold.
Optimal Conditions:
Release Rates: Some crops, including tomatoes & other highly resinous crops, require higher release rates.
For best results, do not use with A. cucumeris.
This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
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