Amblyseius swirskii is a predatory mite that feeds on various thrips species’ larvae and eggs, the larvae of whitefly (GHWF and Bemisia tabaci) and spider mites. Swirskii is tolerant of high temperatures and requires >70° F day temps for development. It does not diapause and can be used year round. Is advantageous on crops with 2nd and 3rd cultivation cycles, i.e., where infestations of whitefly and thrips may already be established from the start of the cultivation cycle. Avoid where aphid control depends on Aphidoletes: the two are not compatible. Packed in shaker bottles with corn grit. Apply Swirskii preventively on low prey populations only if pollen is also available as food source.  2 per sq ft proactively,  5 per sq ft if thrips or whitefly present OR 10 per sq ft on hot spots in combination with other beneficials

*Requires >70° for development      

 *Good for crops w/ 2nd & 3rd cultivation cycles  

*Does not diapause                  

*Can use pollen as food source          

*Avoids webbing &  hot spots    

Eats Aphidoletes and Persimilis eggs

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