Control of spider mites both in- and outdoors
What is Californicus-Breeding-System?
- The predatory mite Amblyseius californicus against several types of spider mites
- Efficient against all stages of the greenhouse spider mite Tetranychus urticae
- Also useful to control tarsonemid mites such as the broad mite and the cyclamen mite
- Delivered in breeding sachets
What are the benefits of Californicus-Breeding-System?
- Prefers the greenhouse spider mites but also survive on other mites, thrips and pollen
- Most effective at low prey density
- Less sensitive to hot and dry weather conditions
- Also tolerates colder weather conditions
- Also survives on pollen or even without prey for some time
How does biological control with Californicus-Breeding-System work?
- They eat on average 5 prey a day
- Adults prefer larvae and nymphs of the greenhouse spider mites
- The larvae mainly eat the eggs of greenhouse spider mites