LIMONICA

Unit of packaging

Amblydromalus limonicus (predatory mite)

Pack size: 1000 ml bottle

Bottle contains: 12,500 predatory mites (nymphs and adults) in millet husks, brand and sawdust.

 

Watch the introductory film on YouTube

 

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

• the larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages)
• the eggs and larvae  of glasshouse and cotton whitefly (all larval stages)
• also eats pollen and various mite species
   

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

 

Rates

The pieces of information given below are merely indications. Tailored advice can be provided if information is available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation.  Always consult your local Koppert consultant or recognized distributor, which will be able to advise you further.

LIMONICA	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	50/m²	250	-	1x	in sweet pepper, only when pollen is present
curative light	100/m²	125	7	5x	start as soon as thrips or whitefly is present
curative heavy	250/m²	50	7	3x	in cases of severe infestation

 

Introduction

• Turn and shake gently before use.
• Carefully sprinkle material on leaves.
• Try to avoid letting the material fall immediately to the ground. Do not carry out any work on the crop in the hours after releasing the predatory mites.
• Aim for a minimum of 5000 release points per hectare, evenly distributed over the total surface area.

 

Environmental conditions

The predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus is:

• not susceptible to diapause, so can be introduced in winter
• effective at temperatures as low as 13 °C.

 

Storage and handling

• Storage after receipt: 1-2 days.
• Storage temperature: 12-14°C/54-57°F.
• In the dark.
• Provide ventilation to prevent CO2 accumulation.

 

Remarks

• Amblydromalus limonicus can also develop on pollen of sweet pepper and other crops.
• 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 Amblydromalus limonicus in the field from Amblyseius swirskii, Amblyseius cucumeris and Amblyseius californicus.

 

Mode of action

Adult predatory mites, nymphs and larvae hunt their prey or wait for it to pass by and then suck it dry.

 

Important!

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.