Amblyseius cucumeris - Thrips and Spider Mite Control

LIVE DELIVERY GUARANTEE Performs well under cooler temperatures, and is used for pest prevention early in the season. TARGET PESTS Larval stage of Thrips, Two-Spotted Spider Mites, Cyclamen Mites, Broad Mites, Rust Mites, Russet Hemp Mites, & more.   DESCRIPTION Scientific Name: Amblyseius cucumeris CUCUMERIS are generalist predatory mites with eight legs, a pear-shaped body, and coloration that changes with what it is feeding on. Known for a good degree of temperature and humidity tolerance, they are a great option for managing mite populations in outdoor and indoor settings. As a generalist, they will feed on a variety of pest mite species. Females lay spherical, transparent eggs on the underside of leaves near pest populations. In optimal temperatures, eggs will hatch into larvae exhibiting three pairs of legs within 2-3 days. Over the course of two nymphal stages, they gradually develop four pairs of legs and progressively target larger sizes of immature pests until they become fully formed adults. Adult predatory mites spend their 30-day lifespan consuming large numbers of pests and repeating the reproduction cycle.   TEMPERATURE 54-80°F PREDATORY MITES IN BOTTLES vs SLOW RELEASE SACHETS ADULT MITES IN BOTTLES: Best choice for an active infestation. High percentage of hungry adults. Introduce weekly or bi-weekly, as needed. Introduce mites directly on infested plants or use Hanging Boxes to introduce predators neatly and concentrated on infested areas. Predatory mites in bottles are a cost-effective and targeted solution to address active infestations or to cover extensive areas common in large scale gardens, greenhouses, and agricultural areas. While predatory mites are available in all life stages, bottles contain high concentrations of hungry adults, ensuring an immediate impact on pest populations. Whether distributed directly onto plant foliage or divided into optional Hanging Boxes, the adults will actively seek out prey as the immature predatory mites hatch, develop, and continue the cycle for sustained pest management. SLOW RELEASE SACHETS WITH ALL LIFE STAGES: Don't fight pests, prevent them. Preventative and maintenance programs. Inexpensive and easy application. Steady flow of predators for 2-4 weeks. Slow Release Sachets stand out as a convenient, time-saving, and highly effective approach to both preventative and long-term mite pest management. These sachets serve as a slow-release and protective haven for immature predatory mites. Sachets are a user-friendly and convenient method of targeted application in situations where manual application might be intrusive or impractical. The distribution process is as straightforward as hanging a sachet on a plant or in areas where pest management is crucial, ensuring a consistent and reliable presence of predators.   INTRODUCTION RATES BOTTLE INTRODUCTION 5-10 mites per sq. ft, as needed. SACHET INTRODUCTION Hang 1 sachet per 6 feet, every 2-4 weeks. May increase to one per plant. It's important to note that these release rates serve as general guidelines and may vary based on the specific pest species, the crop or plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the subsequent effectiveness of the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.   GOOD BUG SUPPLEMENTAL DIET Maintain your growing operation with well-fed beneficial insects as your natural defenders. By providing a dependable food source, you enhance their strength and effectiveness. Our Good Bug Supplemental Diet combines Ephestia and Artemia, which are highly nutritional food sources rich in proteins, lipids, and essential fatty acids. Packaged on easy-to-use hanging tabs! STORAGE For best results introduce immediately. Store at 45-55°F for no longer than 24hrs. PRO TIPS: Proper identification of the pest species is important. Monitoring the crop closely and introducing beneficial insects early will help in control pest populations. Pesticides, even wetting agents, and spreader-stickers may adversely affect beneficial insects' survival. Broad spectrum and systemic insecticides are toxic. WHOLESALE Not available in cases. Overnight shipping is required. ITEM NUMBERS CUCU-25k: 25,000 mites per bottle. CUCU-50k: 50,000 mites per bottle. CUCU-250k: 250,000 mites per bottle. CUCUSACHET-1K: 1 sachet with 1,000 mites per sachet. CUCUSACHET-1K-100: 100 sachets with 1,000 mites per sachet.