“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 placed by Tuesday are shipped the following Monday or Tuesday.”

“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 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 grea”