“Galendromus annectens is a predator of the Persea mite, a serious pest on avocados in Southern California. This predator has a widespread distribution from North America through Latin America and into South America. This mite has been found in coastal California avocado orchards but is very rare. Galendromus annectens is among the smallest known phytoseiids and this probably allows it to reproduce on low quantities of food and hide in places inaccessible to larger predators. Studies indicate that this predator is not closely associated with dense web-producing spider mites that have clumped distributions, and it does not show a strong tendency to remain in spider mite nests. Field observations suggest G. annectens may be a predator of fungi-eating tarsonemid mites. Release rates: Release 2,000 – 5,000 G. annectens per acre, depending on level of infestation. Shipping Included in Price Orders are shipped within 10 business days.”

“Preferred food: These predators will consume egg, nymph and adult stages of two-spotted spider mites and many others. Shipment, biology and release: Use these beneficial mites with lower humidity (40% at 70 degrees F). M. longipes are effective in temperatures up to 100 degrees F, although a comparable increase in humidity is required. Apply these predators in warm greenhouses and interiorscapes with artificial lighting. Release rates: indoors, 3/sq. ft. bi-weekly, 3-5 times; outdoors, 5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 3-4 times. Shipping Included in Price Orders generally ship within two business days.”

“This mite predator will tolerate high humidity and higher temperatures than other mite predators. Preferred food: Two-spotted spider mites and many others. Shipment, biology and release: This mite predator is very versatile and tolerates high temperatures and high humidity (60-85%) well, both indoors and out. Adults eat 1-3 pest adults or up to 6 pest eggs/day. Release rates: indoors, 2-3/sq. ft. bi-weekly, 2-3 applications; outdoors, 5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 2-3 applications. Shipping Included in Price Orders generally ship within 2 business days.”

“Preferred food: Two-spotted spider mites and many others. Predators will consume egg, nymph and adult stages of pest mites. Neoseiulus californicus is an oblong, tiny predatory mite that feeds on a variety of prey. Use on crops including: cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, tropical foliage plants, and greenhouse roses. Use in gardens, fields, orchards and greenhouses. Shipment, biology and release: Use these beneficial mites when temperatures are between 60-80 degrees F. and there is a minimum of 60% humidity. These predatory mites consume their prey at a more leisurely pace (one adult or a few eggs per day), and can survive longer under starvation conditions. Release rates: 4 mites/sq. ft, bi-weekly, 2-3 times; 5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 2-3 times. Shipping Included in Price Orders generally ship within 2 business days.”

“Preferred food: greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and limited control of sweet potato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). Shipment, biology and release: Encarsia formosa Will kill 200 whiteflies per week. The wasp develops inside the whitefly scale and emerges after 20 days. Shipped on strips (5 cards on each strip) that contain parasitized whitefly scale and more than 1,000 Encarsia. Release Wasps at the first sign of whitefly by hanging strips on plant foliage. Release rates: For greenhouse tomatoes and peppers, 1 Encarsia/4 plants weekly for 8-10 weeks; cucumbers, one/2 plants weekly for 8-10 weeks; poinsettias, two/plant weekly, 8-12 weeks. For acre dosage release 3,000 weekly, for 8-10 weeks. Release upon receipt to ensure full potency. Release rates vary depending upon crop, infestation and season of the year. For prevention, use 1 parasite for 10 sq ft. For low infestations (less than 1 adult whitefly per 50-100 plants) release 1 parasite/sq ft weekly for a minimum”