SWIRSKI-MITE PLUS

 

Unit of packaging

Amblyseius swirskii (predatory mite)

Pack size: paper sachet with hook

Contains: 250 predatory mites + storage mites (all stages) mixed with bran, 100 or 500 sachets per outer

 

Target

young larvae of various thrips species

eggs and larvae of whitefly (both Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci)

SWIRSKI-MITE PLUS can be used in a wide range of salad and ornamental crops, except tomatoes.

 

Rates
SWIRSKI-MITE PLUS	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	-	2½	28-42	-	-
curative light	-	2½	28	-	start when thrips or whitefly is present
curative heavy	-	1	28	-	infected areas only, always in combination with other benfecials

 

Introduction

• hang sachets in the crop
• sachets already have exit hole
• hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, else predatory mites are easily damaged

 

Environmental conditions

The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii is:

• not susceptible to diapause, so can be introduced in winter
• tolerant to high temperature
• A. swirskii population starts to develop when daytemperature regularly exceeds 20-22°C

 

Storage and handling

• storage after receipt: 1-2 days
• storage temperature: 10-15°C/50-60°F
• in the dark
• provide ventilation to prevent CO2 accumulation

 

Remarks

• Amblyseius swirskii can also develop on pollen of sweet pepper and aubergine
• preventive introduction on pollen is already possible at the start of the flowering

 

Appearance

Mobile stages: beige-pink, droplet shaped, 'pushed down' position on short legs

Eggs: oblong, transparant white

All stages can be found in the corner of main vein and lateral veins and in the flowers.

It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius swirskii in the field from Amblyseius cucumeris and Amblyseius californicus.

 

Mode of action

Adult predatory mites search for their prey or wait for it to pass by, then suck it dry.

 

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.