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Our supplier Biobasiq ships fresh beneficial insects every Monday. Place your order by Sunday at 12:00 PM to have them shipped the following Monday. If your order is placed after Sunday, it will be shipped the following week. The beneficial insects are delivered to your mailbox; please keep this in mind when ordering during winter if your mailbox is located outdoors. When temperatures drop in early November, orders are sent to a PostNord service point instead of to the mailbox.
NOTE! We do not sell, store, or order products from the beneficial insects category (including leaf shine) for the physical store.

Soil predatory mites – Effective controllers of soil-dwelling pests

The soil predatory mite, also known as Hypoaspis, is a very small but effective beneficial insect that lives in and on the soil surface. As an adult, it measures only about 1 mm in length and has a characteristic brown color. Despite their small size, these predatory mites are versatile pest controllers, as they attack several different species that have one or more development stages in the soil. Examples include fungus gnats, shore flies, thrips, poultry mites, and springtails (Collembola).

Life cycle and survival requirements

The predatory mites remain in the potted plant as long as there are pests to hunt, but they die off quickly if the food source disappears for a longer period or if the soil becomes too dry. Therefore, it is important to keep the soil slightly moist to ensure optimal activity and survival.

Instructions for use

For best results, the insects should be applied immediately upon delivery where control is needed. Soil predatory mites can be used year-round, provided that the temperature is above 15°C. They thrive best when the temperature is between 15 and 30°C. Note that they will not survive at temperatures below 12°C.

Summary

Soil predatory mites are an effective, natural method for controlling soil-dwelling pests. They are suitable for both professional growers and home use and can help create a healthier growing environment without chemical pesticides. Buy beneficial insects online!