Amblyseius cucumeris - Predatory Mite for Thrips Control

TARGET PESTS: Thrips, Broad mites, Russet mites and Spider Mites FOR YOUR FILES: Amblyseius cucumeris Tech Sheet RATES:  5-50 each per square foot  or 1 sachet per 10 square feet or per plant.  Description Use in Biological Control Life Cycle Application Rates Instructions for Use Storage & Transport  Ambylseius cucumeris is a predatory mite that feeds on immature thrips, broad mites, russet mites, and spider mite eggs.  Adults are pear-shaped, tan in color, and less than 0.5mm long. Control thrips naturally without harmful chemicals.  A. cucumeris prefers to feed on first instar thrips larvae but will also feed on second instars. This biocontrol agent is a generalist, and also capable of feeding on other mites such as broad mites, the eggs of two-spotted spider mites, and pollen in the absence of prey. It works well on low to moderate infestations of thrips and as a preventative measure but should be used  with other thrips predators such as Orius, or A. swirskii for improve