MM Catalog7

SPIDERMITE PREDATORS
Feltiella Acarisuga
Type: A small midge that is a predator of spider mite
which can be used for their biological control.
How it works: Adults are around 2mm in length and a
light brown colour. Larva are worm-like and yellow.
Capable of flight. Only the larvae will feed on the spider
mite but are voracious feeders.
Species controlled: Spider mites including red spider
mites (Tetranychus urticea), European red mite
(Panonychus ulmi) and carmine spider mites (Tetranychus
cinnabarinus).
Directions for use: Usually supplied as larvae or pupae at
a rate of around 250 pupae/ha repeated for 4 to 6 weeks
increase to 1000-1500 pupae/ha if pest populations are
high. Great for use on protected vegetables and
ornamentals.
FELTIELLA ACARISUGA
250
£96.60
Orius Majusculus
Type: Predatory bugs.
How it works: Voracious predator of thrips, aphids and
most other soft bodied prey. They often kill lots more than
they need if visible.
Species controlled: Orius will attack allstages of thrip on
plants and most other soft bodied pest they come into
contact with.
When to use: Ideal to control established thrips populations
on a range of plants and can be used alongside other
biologicals.
Rates of use: 0.5 to 1 per m2every 2 weeks until fully
established.
ORIUS MAJUSCULUS
PREDATORY BUG IN VERMICULITE CONTAINS 500 ADULTS
£96.60
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