SPICAL

 

Unit of packaging

Amblyseius californicus (predatory mite)

• Pack size (large): 500 ml bottle
  Contains: 25,000 predatory mites (all mobile stages) mixed with inert carrier material
• Pack size (small): 100 ml bottle with dosage-plug
  Contains: 2,000 predatory mites (all mobile stages) mixed with inert carrier material

 

Precautions

Inhalation of product may cause sensitization in case of mechanical application. Dust mask is recommended as protection for operator and people working near place of application.

 

Target

Two spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and fruit tree red spider mite (Panonychus ulmi). All stages, preferring younger stages. Predatory mites also survive on other mites and pollen and can survive for a number of weeks without food.

 

Rates
SPICAL	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	25/m²	1000	21	-	-
curative light	100/m²	250	-	1x	-
curative heavy	200/m²	125	-	1x	Use together with Spidex

• Introduction
  turn and shake the bottle gently before use
• sprinkle material on leaves
• in low crops it is possible to distribute SPICAL mechanically by means of the AIRBUG mite blower

 

Environmental conditions

Amblyseius californicus tolerates high temperatures and low humidities.

• 
  Storage and handling
  storage after receipt: 1-2 days
• storage temperature: 8-10°C/47-50°F
• in the dark (bottles horizontally)

 

Remarks

Amblyseius californicus tolerates a range of chemical pesticides. Always use SPICAL in conjunction with SPIDEX.

 

Appearance

Mobile stages: transparant white-orange to yellow, droplet shaped, short legs, looks like Amblyseius cucumeris

Eggs: oblong, transparant to white, attached to hairs along veins on the underside of leaves

 

Mode of action

Adult predatory mites, nymphs and larvae can be found especially on the underside of the leaves, actively searching or waiting for their prey.

 

Important!

The introduction rates of this product should be adjusted to the mode of action of the product and the results that can be expected in the crop where the product is applied. Your local Koppert consultant or recognized distributor will be able to advise you further.

 

Only use products that are permitted in your country / state and crop.