“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.”

“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”

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“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”

“Photo courtesy of: University of California, Riverside, Department of Entomology. 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 10 business days.”