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Mesoseiulus longipes Mite Predator 1,000

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Mesoseiulus longipes Mite Predator 1,000

“Mesoseiulus longipes, Mite Predator, 1,000″

“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.”


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July 3rd, 2009 at 11:26 pm

Metaseiulus occidentalis Mite Predator 1,000

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Metaseiulus occidentalis Mite Predator 1,000

“Metaseiulus occidentalis, Mite Predator, 1,000″

“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.”


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July 3rd, 2009 at 11:13 pm

Neoseiulus Californicus Mite Predator 1,000

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Neoseiulus Californicus Mite Predator 1,000

“Neoseiulus Californicus, Mite Predator 1,000″

“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.”


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July 3rd, 2009 at 10:28 pm