“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.”

“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.”