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Top Bio-Control – Hobbyist Supply
Amblyseius
Fallacis - "One of the best overall mite predators!"
Temperature
range
40°– 100° Fahrenheit,
60% – 90% Relative Humidity.
Adult
Cream colored, pear shaped mite, that
is very active.
Eggs
Egg to adult is rapid – 8 days,
and they can lay up to 100 eggs.
Feeds on
Mites, especially Red, Two-spotted,
European, Spruce and Strawberry Mites, also pollen.
Shipped
On leaves as adults, immatures and
eggs, or in vermiculite as adults and immatures.
Release Rates
Upon arrival when temperature is above
55° Fahrenheit.
10,000 per acre.
Note: Excellent for outdoor use.
At temperatures below 50° Fahrenheit
they will feed but won't produce. Slower consumer
of mites but once established after 2 – 3
releases, will provide a continuous control.
Can survive solely on pollen, thus preventing
a future mite problem. They are adapted to tolerate
pyrethrins and pyrethoids. Will overwinter and
establish themselves almost anywhere.