Starskii biological control agent
Contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii, for effective control of whiteflies and thrips in crops.
Benefits of Starskii :
- ✅Fast breeding: Reproduces quickly in warm, humid conditions.
- ✅Versatile survival: Survives cooler nights and winter in semi-protected crops.
- ✅Active predation: Feeds on thrips larvae and whitefly eggs and larvae.
- ✅Long-term presence: Can feed on pollen in the absence of prey to maintain populations.
Main uses
Control of Western Flower Thrips, Chili Thrips, Onion Thrips, Greenhouse Whitefly, and Silverleaf/Potato Whitefly.
How it works
Best used on protected crops in warm conditions such as peppers, cucumbers, gerbera, and eggplant. Rapid establishment on pollen-rich crops. Slower on pollen-poor crops but improved with sachets for continuous release. Works best early in the pest cycle to prevent whitefly and thrips buildup, as it targets eggs and larvae but not adults. Active at 68°F/20°C with higher performance at warmer temperatures.
Application
Apply preventively or at first pest signs, evenly throughout the crop, for sustainable biological control in IPM programs.
