SPICAL-PLUS
Amblyseius californicus
Unit of packaging
Amblyseius californicus (predatory mite)
Pack size: paper sachet with hook
Contains: predatory mites + storage mites (all stages) mixed with bran, 100 or 500 sachets per outer. One sachet produces at least 1.000 predatory mites.
Target
Two spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), fruit spider mite (Panonychus ulmi), Raoiella indica (Red palm mite), Panonynchus citri (Citrus red mite), Begoniamijt (Polyphagotarsonemus latus), broad mite (Tarsonemus pallides) and false spider mite (Brevipalpus spp.). 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
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SPICAL-PLUS
| rate
| m²/unit
| interval (days)
| frequency
| remarks
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preventive
| -
| 2,5
| 28-42
| -
| -
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curative light
| -
| 2,5
| 28
| -
| Use together with Spidex
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curative heavy
| -
| 1
| 28
| -
| Use together with Spidex
|
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
Amblyseius californicus tolerates high temperatures and low humidities
Storage and handling
- storage after receipt: 1-2 days
- storage temperature: 17-20°C/63-68°F
- in the dark
- provide ventilation to prevent CO2 accumulation
Remarks
Amblyseius californicus tolerates a range of chemical pesticides. Always use SPICAL-PLUS in conjunction with SPIDEX.
Appearance
Mobile stages: transparant white-orange to yellow, droplet shaped, short legs, looks like Amblyseius 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.
