Amblyseius cucumeris
Neoseiulus cucumeris (formerly Amblyseius cucumeris) is a predatory mite belonging to the phytoseidae family, which mainly feeds oneggs and thrips larvae, but can also reducepopulations of broadmites and cyclamenmites.
It has excellent mobility on theunderside of leaves and on the flower, because it can survive in the absence of prey if it is found in plants with pollen, such as peppers.
Advantages of Amblyseius cucumeris
- ✅ Useful in hot environments with low humidity
- ✅ Long lived predator relative to other spidermite predators
- ✅ Can feed on pollen and other crop pests in the absence of spider mites
Amblyseius cucumeris instructions for use
• Storage: Keep the product cool until use.
• Temperature Adjustment: Allow the product to gradually reach greenhouse temperature. Avoid a rapid temperature increase, as this can cause temperature shock to the predatory mites.
• Handling: Keep the product horizontal and out of direct sunlight.
• Mixing Before Use: Mix the product well right before use. You can gently rotate the bag to mix or pour the contents into a bucket (over 5 litres) and mix thoroughly. Proper mixing ensures an even distribution of the mites in the material and in your crop. Continue mixing the material during application.
• Application: Shake out the material in small quantities over your crop or use a spreading system. Avoid contact with heating pipes and CO2 pipes. The required dosage depends on the pest pressure in the crop, so consult a product specialist for the correct application rate.
