SPICAL

Neoseiulus californicus (Formerly known as Amblyseius californicus)

Unit of packaging

Neoseiulus 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: 5,000 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	Use together with Spidex
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

Neoseiulus 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

Neoseiulus 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 Neoseiulus 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 actively search for their prey and suck them empty.

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.