Amblyseius andersoni is a predatory mite that can be used in the control of a range of mite pests. This mite is ideal for vegetables, hardy ornamentals and fruit crops, controlling red or two-spotted spider mite, fruit-tree red spider mite, and russet mites. It is active at lower temperatures than other predatory mites, which means that it can be introduced much earlier in the growing season than some other predators. It is available in the Mini sachet with a hook or the water-resistant Gemini sachet that will tolerate irrigation or rain, so can be used in outdoor crops and over-head irrigated protected crops. Packed as 100 Gemini sachets per box, 200 Mini sachets per box or as loose material in sprinkler tubes containing 25,000 predatory mites. Our unique patented twin sachet design now also provides controlled release for Amblyseius andersoni. This new mite is ideal for vegetables, hardy ornamentals and fruit crops, controlling red spider mite, fruit-tree red spider mite, russet mite and two-spotted spider mite. The water-resistant sachet will tolerate irrigation or even rain, so can be used with outdoor crops and over-head irrigated protected crops. Packed as 250 Amblyseius andersoni per sachet, 100 sachets per box.

Amblyseius andersoni occurs naturally throughout Europe, including the UK and the Netherlands, and in America and Canada. It is primarily found in areas of grape and apple production, but also in soft fruit, peaches, deciduous ornamentals and conifers. They prey on spider mites of various species, but also feed on thrips and russet mites. They may enter diapause in late summer, but are active from January onwards, as well as tolerating high temperatures provided the atmosphere is suitably humid.