(left) The P. persimilis predatory mite attacking a 2 Spotted
spider mite. Predatory mites are highly effective in controlling even
large mite populations (right) Green Lacewing feeding on pests.
For more information view the the Spider
Mite Control Info Page
Spider Mite Defense Kit $29.99
1,000 Green lacewing & 500 Predator mites
Primary concerns in selecting the right
mite for your situation include the type of spider mite pest your have;
- Two Spotted Mite
- Red Spider mite
- Other Types, see Mite page
Infestation;
- the degree of the infestation, are you
working to;
- prevent a mite problem ?
- or is it early an infestation ?
- or is it a heavy infestation ?
The humidity in your growing area
The temperature of the growing area
- More than 65f to 85f
- More than 85f to 95f
- More than 95f to 110f
The Green lacewing a general predator of
many pest in the garden. Green Lacewing are very effective at controlling
pest mites.
Introduction
This product
is a combination of a selected predatory mite, you can indicate your
preference or we will select the right Predator Mite based on your current
growing conditions and Green lacewing (Chrysoperla
spp.) eggs.
It is an economical and very effective product at
controlling low to moderate levels of Spider mites. When ordering
please use the information from the Spider Mite Control Page or mail
us a sample of your infested leaves so that we can select the right
predatory mite for your needs.
Care and Handling
Please note mites MUST be
released within 48 hours of receipt to prevent mortality.
This is a living product should always be labeled with
the date it was packed on. To maintain their
high quality and vitality they picked up at your garden center
or retailer as soon as possible, like yesterday. If pickup at a
retailer they
should have been kept cool or refrigerated and not exposed to direct
sunlight.
DO REFRIGERATE - 45 to 50F if possible or keep cool and out of sunlight and get ready to use
your beneficial insects. Use within 1 day of purchase or arrival..
DO NOT FREEZE - you will kill them, you may keep them cool them for a
few days before you use them.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO HEAT - you will “cook” them. While still in the
package they cannot be exposed heat. They may be stored at room
temperatures for few of days only.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO SUNLIGHT - Sunlight will heat the package and kill the
beneficial insects that are inside.
REMEMBER TO RELEASE THEM - Do Not Wait Until You Can See Them -
Trust us, they are inside the package. In most cases they are too small
for you to see. You need to release your beneficial insects as soon as
possible to get the best results.
Please note mites MUST be released within 24
hours of receipt to prevent mortality.
ALWAYS USE THE PACKAGE - it would be difficult to maintain the product
quality. The Spider Mite Defense Kit
are shipped with the correct species of beneficial predator mites and
Green Lacewing to provide control of the spider mite pests indicated on
your leaf samples. They are in ready to use containers labeled with the
coverage area to make the selection process quite easy and hassle free.
The application takes less than a few minutes and lasts for 14 days. In
most cases your plants will get the most effective season long pest
control if you make at least 3 releases 2 weeks apart. The Spider
Mite Defense Kit is not compatible with most
insecticides. Many fungicides can be used and pose only minor problems.
Contact your retailer or us for the latest test details on chemical
compatibility.
The Spider Mite Defense Kit
are intended to be used as preventative pest control against the pests on
the label. If you have an established infestation of;
¥ Spider mites use the Spider Mite
Destroyer
¥ Whiteflies use the Whitefly
Destroyer,
Whitefly Defense Kit, or other proper product
¥ Other foliage feeding pests look into using our Green
lacewing (Aphid Destroyer) or an application from our
line of beneficial nematodes, the Soil Pest Rx
Series, in urgent circumstances apply a pyrethrin, neem or
insecticidal soap extract
garden spray
Easy
Application Of The
Spider
Mite Predators
RELEASING PREDATORY MITES
Please note mites MUST be released within 24
hours of receipt to prevent mortality.
SPIDER MITE VIALS; Predator mites are packaged in loose bran flake, corn
grit or other “media”. Simply place the media into the release cups or
deposit on the leaves of the plant. The predator mites will move into the
foliage of the plant and begin hunting and eating the pest mites right
away.
Remember for the maximum best results you will need to make 2 to 3
releases 14 day to 21 days apart to get the best results.
RELEASING
GREEN LACEWING
(MORE INFO
click here)
ALWAYS RELEASE AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE
1) Make your application
any time of the day, just avoid direct sunlight on the containers during
the application process because it will sterilize or kill them.
2) Do not apply to dusty trees and plants. It is best to wash down dusty
plants and trees. Dust kills beneficial insects and pest Spider Mites are
attracted to dusty plants. Wait until the plants are nearly or totally dry
and then make your application.
3) Remember the minimum amount of Lacewing eggs/ larvae you want use
to 5
per small plant (tomato) 2 to 10 per medium shrub (rose bush)
50 to 100 per tree.
Do not
release on rain days. Hot weather is fine.
-
Ideal temperatures range from 67F
to 90F, higher temperatures are tolerable.
-
Relative humidity of at least 30%
or greater
RELEASING
GREEN LACEWING LARVAE
&
MEDIA MIX
After hatching the larvae are often
found on the lid of the container so pop the top and look for them. They
will be tiny 1/16” to 1/8” long Alligator shaped like larva. They will
grow up to 1/2” long. Release promptly, they will eat each other if you
do not. The larvae are often near the top of the container so gently shake
the cup to move the eggs and larva around the whole container.
When releasing the larvae
disperse the bran or vermiculite and Green Lacewing larvae mixture onto
the foliage and flowers of your plants. Take the container of lacewing
larvae and shake it lightly of the tops of your plants or place the mix in
the crotch of the fruit trees. You can also attach the white bags to the
tree or plant and disperse the mixture in the white bags. ;
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