Demite PR, De Moraes GJ, McMurtry JA, Denmark HA, Castilho RC (2022) Phytoseiidae database. www.lea.esalq.usp.br/phytoseiidae. Accessed 28 April 2022 Croft BA, Monetti LN, Pratt PD (1998) Comparative life history and predation types: are Neoseiulus californicus and N. fallacis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) similar type II selective predators of spider mites? Environ Entomol 27:532–538

Aponte O, McMurtry JA (1993) Phytoseiid mites of Venezuela (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Int J Acarol 19(2):149–157. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647959308683974 Sabelis MW (1981) Biological control of two-spotted spider mites using phytoseiid predators. Part I: modelling the predator-prey interaction at the individual level. Agric Res Rep Pudoc, Wageningen 910:238–242 Avoid the application of broad-spectrum, persistent insecticides and miticides for all pests because they are toxic to natural enemies. Introduce Amblyseius californicus sachets as early as possible in the growing season. Each sachet will release hundreds of predators over a period of about 4 weeks. If Spider Mite populations are low, or not present, continue regular introductions throughout the growing season.De Clercq P, Mason PG, Babendreier D (2011) Benefits and risks of exotic biological control agents. Biocontrol 56:681–698. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-011-9372-8 Spider Mite often feed at the top of plants, so ensure the californicus are released in that area of the plant, or in other evident hot spots of Spider Mite activity. The californicus are supplied in shaker bottles, so you can apply the predators by rotating the bottle and gently shaking the contents directly onto the infested leaves of the plants.

Yes we would recommend using our Distribution Boxes when applying bottles of loose curative treatments for Spider Mite control. Simply pour the contents into your boxes and hang them from your plants around the infestation hotspots. The predators will gradually emerge themselves from the boxes to combat the pests. Warning: Amblyseius californicus is a non-native predator and can only be applied indoors and in glasshouses. By purchasing this product you are agreeing to these restrictions. Can I Store The Sachets?Bruce-Oliver SJ, Hoy MA (1990) Effect of prey stage on life-table attributes of a genetically manipulated strain of Metaseiulus occidentalis (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Exp Appl Acarol 9:201–217 Greco NM, Cabrera Walsh G, Luna MG (2020) Biological control in Argentina. In: van Lenteren JC, Bueno VHP, Luna MG, Colmenarez YC (eds) Biological control in Latin America and the Caribbean. CABI International, Wallingford, pp 21–42 It has a strong preference for the greenhouse spider mite, but also feeds on other mites, thrips and pollen It is most effective at low prey density Walzer A, Schausberger P (1999) Predation preferences and discrimination between con- and heterospecific prey by the phytoseiid mites Phytoseiulus persimilis and Neoseiulus californicus. Biocontrol 43:469–478