“Thrip Mite Amblyseius cucumeris is a tan colored mite, approximately .5 mm long. The female lays her eggs on the plants. The small, white eggs hatch into larvae that molt into nymphs in approximately 2 days. During the next 7-10 days, the nymphs will feed on thrips. Once the mite reaches adulthood, it will consume one thrips per day. Adults live up to 30 days; females can lay up to 35 eggs during that time. The mite can be found on the underside of the leaves, along the veins or inside the flowers. The mites feed on pollen as well, so a supplement of ARBICO Good Bug Power Meal will assure that your beneficials stay where they’re needed. Preferred food: feeds on the young stages of thrips only. Shipment, biology and release: Predators are shipped as adults. Release the mites when thrips populations are low (monitor with with sticky blue or yellow traps), and allow several weeks for results. Ideal conditions are 66-80 degrees F and a relative humidity of 65-72 percent. Apply A”

“An excellent general predator for control of spider mites on roses and vegetable crops in greenhouses. This predator can also help suppress cyclamen mite in strawberry fields and broad mite in greenhouses. It tolerates higher temperatures and lower humidities than P. persimilis. 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: Use 50 adults per 9 sq. ft. of”

“Release at first sign of mite infestation. Once leaf damage is serious, (more than 4 mites per leaf) control is more difficult. For heavy infestations, remove the most affected plants and use a knock-down spray (see Crop Guard) Release predatory mites after 48 hours. Predators will consume egg, nymph and adult stages of pest mites. Light infestations can be controlled within 2-3 weeks. Repeat releases every 7-14 days until control is achieved. Predatory mites thrive in humid environments, whereas pest mites enjoy dry surroundings. Increase humidity by moistening soil or use a cool-mist vaporizer around plants in enclosed areas. Mites are shipped as adults. Release immediately or refrigerate( 45-50 degrees F) for 2-3 days only. Preferred Food: Two-spotted spider mites and many others. Shipment, biology and release: These beneficials consume 5-10 pest adults or up to 20 pest eggs/day. Low infestations can be controlled within 2-3 weeks. They require a relative humidity greater than”

“These parasites attack California red scale, citrus red scale, oleander scale, San Jose scale, ivy scale, and yellow scale. Shipped as adults, females lay their eggs in scale. Larvae consume their host, killing more than 30 scale insects. Adult parasites live approximately 26 days and also feed on honeydew. Ideal conditions for control are 76-85 degrees F, relative humidity 40-50%. Release Rates: 1-2 wasps per sq. ft, weekly; 5,000/acre. 1-3 applications are usually required depending upon infestation. Use with sticky yellow traps Shipping Included in Price Orders placed by Tuesday are shipped the following Monday or Tuesday.”