Amblyseius swirskii

Amblyseius swirskii

Amblyseius swirskii

This mite feeds on the eggs and larvae of the greenhouse whitefly Bemisia tabaci and tobacco whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum, preferably on first-instar larvae, and the eggs and young larvae of various thrips species.

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Description

The Swiss mite also attacks some minnows, thrips and butterfly eggs. On sweet peppers and cucumbers, eggplants, gerberas and various roses. This species is not recommended on tomatoes.

At a temperature of 25 ° C, its development time is about one month and its fertility is an average of two eggs per female. This species lays eggs in the older parts of the plant. This species hunts 20-40 whitefly nymphs per day.

Environmental conditions: This mite is not susceptible to diapause, so it can be used in winter and is also tolerant of high temperatures.
Storage: After receiving, store in the dark at a temperature of 10-15 ° C for 1-2 days.
Dosage: 20 pieces per square meter (prevention) to 100 pieces per square meter (heavy treatment).

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