Neoseiulus californicus Mite predator 500/vial - $14.50

SPIDER MITE PREDATOR
(Neoseiulus californicus, Amblyseius californicus)

Neoseiulus californicus attacks two spotted spider mites, broad mites, and cyclamen mites. Good for lower spider mite densities. Neoseiulus survives on pollen in the absence of prey. Effective on cyclamen, strawberry, corn, grapes, roses, vegetables, ornamentals and interiorscapes. Also known as Amblyseius californicus. Neoseiulus californicus comes from the sub-tropical regions and is a lively shiny mite with a pinkish red color and has obvious long legs.

In plants where it is very hard to detect the first spider mites, Californicus may be introduced preventatively, even if no spider mites have been found yet. N. californicus need a minimum of 60% humidity and ideal temperatures 60-85 degrees F. Can tolerate temperatures up to 95 degrees F.

Release rates:
4 mites/sq. ft. bi-weekly, 2-3 times;
5,000-20,000/acre, bi-weekly, 2-3 times.

Works great in gardens and greenhouses. Neoseiulus californicus consume their prey one adult or a few eggs per day, they can survive longer under starvation conditions and can also live on a diet of pollen.