Amblyseius ( Typhlodromips ) swirskii is an approximately 0.5 mm predatory mite that is used preventively and in case of incipient infestations by several pests. Mainly they take thrips and mealybugs (white fliers), but in the absence of other food they can also take spider mites and survive on pollen.

To get a good effect, it is good to hang the bags early. They can eat up to 5 thrips larvae per day. They are effective against the commonly occurring thrips species in greenhouses and potted plants indoors.

Please note that the thrips predatory mites mainly take larvae of thrips, the adults are therefore not affected. If you have an established infestation of thrips, it is better to use Orius beetles.

Instructions for use

The bags are hung in the plants, on side branches or leaf stems. For the next 4-6 weeks, thrips predatory mites will make their way out of the bag and up onto the plant daily to search for thrips.

Note that the bag already has pre-punched holes, so it does not need to be opened further.

Avoid the bag coming into contact with the soil and hang it protected from direct sunlight.

The predatory mites should be put out immediately after receipt, but can be stored for a couple of days at 8-10 degrees.

Product description from Biobasiq Sweden. Buy Swirskii beneficial bugs against thrips and mealybugs online!