SWIRSKI-MITE

Unit of packaging

Amblyseius swirskii (predatory mite)

Pack size: 500 ml bottle with dosage cap

Bottle contains: 50,000 predatory mites (nymphs and adults) mixed with bran.

 

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

• young larvae of various thrips species
• eggs and larvae of whitefly (both Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci)

 

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

 

Rates
SWIRSKI-MITE	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	25/m²	2000	-	1x	-
curative light	50/m²	1000	-	1x	start when thrips or whitefly is present
curative heavy	100/m²	500	-	1x	infested areas only, always in combination with other beneficials

 

Introduction

• turn and shake gently before use
• press on centre of cap to open dosage hole
• sprinkle material on leaves
• make at least 4000 introduction points per hectare, evenly distributed over the total surface

 

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
• apply preventive introduction on pollen only from the moment when crop flowers continuously

 

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. Check local registration requirements.
Koppert Biological Systems can not be held liable for unauthorized use.