TARGET PEST: Spider mites, Broad mite, Cyclamen mites, thrips
FOR YOUR FILES: Neoseiulus californicus Tech Sheet (PDF)
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Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) californicus is a very versatile predatory mite, similar to A. fallacis in cycle. It tolerates a wider range of temperatures and lower humidity than P. persimilis. N. californicus are well adapted to high temperatures up to 90°F as long as relative humidity is over 65%. It does best in warm, humid conditions, but will also tolerate low humidity (40% – 80% RH at 50°-105°F). These biocontrol agents feed on pollen and spider mites and survive well even when pest populations are low if there is a pollen source. They can move easily through spider mite webbing.
- 0.5-2 per square foot of crop canopy
- Avoid releases in temperatures below 45° F. or above 90° F and during dry windy conditions. It is preferable to release beneficial mites early in the morning while humidity is high and the soil is not hot. It is extremely important to release predators as soon as pest mites appear in the crop.
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