Amblyseius cucumeris predators in a bran/vermiculite mix, available in a Shaker Tube System or in a Bulk Bag. Used in many crops as a key treatment for Western Flower Thrips, the predators disperse quickly over the crop hunting for thrip larvae. It is also a recognised treatment for Tarsonemid mites in strawberry crops, in unit sizes from 10,000 to 250,000
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Predatory Mite
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Because Amblyseius cucumeris is small, it feeds only on the smallest thrips larvae, and cannot attack large larvae or adults. Do not use at temperatures that remain below 10°C for long periods, or in very dry areas. For heavy populations or where there is the risk of virus transmission by thrips, use a clean up spray with short-lived surface residues, eg VERTIMEC®, (crop registration restrictions apply) before releasing Amblyseius cucumeris. Follow up with Orius sp. or use with Hypoaspis soil treatments.
Consult your Syngenta Bioline representative for advice.
50-100 Amblyseius cucumeris/m², and repeat weekly or fortnightly for thrips control.
1 x 50,000 tube is enough for 500-1000 sq metres.
Sprinkle onto the crop where required to achieve uniform cover of the area. For control of Tarsonemid mites on strawberries, apply rates of up to 400/m² onto damaged plants, and those in a ring 2 metres around the foci of infestation. Apply at a lower rate of 50/m² for a further 2 or 3 metres, then at a rate of 20/m² over the rest of the crop. Suitable for most greenhouse crops, particularly dense row crops
Keep out of direct sunlight. Transport and store at 10-15° C. Use within 18 hours of receipt.
Contains mites, handle carefully using a dust mask & gloves.
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