SPIDEX

Phytoseiulus persimilis

Unit of packaging

Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mite)

Pack size: 100 ml bottle with dosage-plug

Contains: 2,000 adults mixed with wood-chips

Target

Two spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). All stages, preferring younger stages. The predatory mite can only survive on two spotted spider mites (Tetranychus spp.).

Rates
SPIDEX	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	2/m²	1000	21	-	-
curative light	6/m²	300	7	1-2x -	-
curative heavy	20-50/m²	40-100	7	2x	introduce in infested areas only

Introduction

turn and shake the bottle gently before use
sprinkle material on leaves or pour into application boxes (DIBOX)
in low crops it is possible to distribute SPIDEX mechanically by means of the AIRBUG mite blower

Environmental conditions

Relative humidity should be greater than 75% and the temperature above 20°C/68°F for some hours of the day. Phytoseiulus persimilis does not enter diapause.

Storage and handling

storage after receipt: 1-2 days
storage temperature: 8-10°C/47-50°F
in the dark (bottle horizontally)

Appearance

Adults: bright red, very active, spherical, stands high on its legs

Eggs: oblong, first pink and transparant, later on darker, twice as big as spider mite eggs

Larvae/nymphs: pale to light red

Mode of action

Adult predatory mites and nymphs search actively for their prey and suck them dry.

Visual effect

Adult red spider mites that have been eaten change colour from brown to black (in tomato) and can be identified as tiny black dots on the leaves. This should not be confused with living, light-brown to dark-red spider mites.

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.