Slow-release Amblyseius cucumeris sachet.The slow-release Amblyseius cucumeris sachet containing a mix of predatory mites.The packet becomes a sort of mini nursery that gradually produces predatory mites for up to 4 weeks.
Target Pests: Thrips, Broad mites, Hemp Russet mites, Cyclamen mites, Western flower thrips, Onion thrips, and Bamboo mites Slow release bags act as miniature breeding units and are hung on plants throughout the greenhouse. Over 3 weeks, each bag can produce over 1,000 predators under good conditions. Amblyseius Neoseiulus cucumeris, the thrips predatory mite, are useful for the prevention, control, and management of various thrips species. Like most of the Amblyseius cucumeris are tough flexible predators. Amblyseius happen to prefer thrips, mostly the immature thrips stages. A. cucumeris are shipped as adults, immatures and eggs. Some of the species they can devour include: the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis); the flower thrips or eastern flower thrips (F. tritici); the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci); the greenhouse thrips (Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis); and possibly the melon thrips (Thrips palmi), too. Other pests which can be impacted by these predators include cyclamen mites (Phtyodromus =Steneotarsonemus pallidus), broad mites (Polyphagotarsenomus =Hemitarsonemus latus) and, to a slight degree, tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici). These predators may eat other pests as well. The tiny 0.5 mm. clear-white adult female mites lay eggs amongst thrips concentrations. They can lay up to 35 eggs. The eggs hatch into super small larvae which develop into nymphal forms before reaching adulthood. These, too, are fierce predators, consuming many immature thrips. The life-span of these predators is about 10 days in their immature stages, then around 30 days as adults. The conditions for optimum performance will be between 66-80°F with a relative humidity of between 65-72%. But these are optimum conditions, and not necessarily a prerequisite of successful implementation. Please note, however, considerably cooler temperatures will hamper reproduction and development a certain degree.
Amblyseius cucumeris, the thrips predatory mite, are useful for the prevention, control, and management of various thrips species. A. cucumeris are tough, flexible predators. These happen to prefer thrips, mostly the immature thrips stages. Introduction Rates: Relatively high introduction rates are required because thrips can reproduce nearly twice as fast as cucumeris, who also only feed on immature thrips. The satchets should be applied before thrips and mite problem develops as a preventive.
Slow-release Amblyseius cucumeris sachet.The slow-release Amblyseius cucumeris sachet containing a mix of predatory mites.The packet becomes a sort of mini nursery that gradually produces predatory mites for up to 4 weeks. There is a tiny hole on the front and the back of the packet, from which the predatory mites exit to colonize the surrounding plants. Slow-release sachets are very sensitive to direct light. It is therefore important to position them within the plant’s foliage. Improper positioning will reduce the longevity of the sachets and could even kill the predatory mites early on in the treatment. Hang 1 sachet per 3 sq. Ft. but may increase to 1 per plant depending on the crop. Slow release hanging sachets are a Great option for preventative maintenance to guard against Mites or Thrips. Simply hang every 4 weeks and these hatching bags will breed your own natural enemies.
Interior plantscapes: 1 bag per large plant, every 3-4 weeks. Hang bags within 10 inches (25 cm) of the growing point on greenhouse crops, ensuring good contact with the stem and leaves. Bags should not be exposed to direct sunlight or overhead watering. Because cucumeris feed only on immature thrips stages, a decrease in future adult thrips populations will not occur for about 3 weeks.