Anso-Mite

Anso-Mite (Amblyseius andersoni) — Cold-Tolerant Predatory Mite for Thrips, Spider Mites & Whitefly Eggs
Anso-Mite buckets contain active life stages of Amblyseius andersoni, a cold-tolerant predatory mite proven for controlling thrips, non-webbing spider mites, rust mites, and whitefly eggs and larvae. These predators actively seek out pest stages on plant surfaces, delivering reliable control even in cooler environments where other mites struggle. Anso-Mite is chemical-free and safe for use in any growing environment including greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, flower beds, interiorscapes, outdoor landscapes, indoor plants including houseplants and more.

Immediate release: Sprinkle-on format enables direct coverage of hotspots
Cold-tolerant performance: Effective from 57°F upward; ideal for early-season and cool environments

Anso-Mite targets:
Young larvae of various thrips species
Eggs and larvae of whitefly
All stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g., European red mite Panonychus ulmi)
Rust mites

When to Use Anso-Mite
Use wherever thrips, spider mites, or whitefly eggs are present or expected—especially in cooler environments. Effective across all growing environments.

Recommended for:
Thrips and spider mite suppression in cold-start plants
Situations where pests hide in leaf folds or undersides
Growers seeking residue-free biological control
Long-term prevention

How It Works
Mode of Action: Mites pierce and consume pest eggs and larvae using their mouthparts
Behavior: Typically found on lower leaf surfaces near vein junctions
Visual Effect: Pest populations decline as mites establish and feed

How It Works
Mode of Action: Predatory mites pierce prey with sucking mouthparts and extract internal contents.
Behavior: Mites are typically found on lower leaf surfaces near vein junctions.
Visual Effect: Prey is consumed entirely—only the skin remains.

Feeding Rates
Nymphs and adults feed on thrips larvae, whitefly eggs and larvae, rust mites, and non-webbing spider mites.
Under optimal conditions, adults consume ~5–10 pest eggs or larvae per day.
Feeding life stages last approximately 20 days.

Lifecycle of Amblyseius andersoni
Egg Stage
Oblong, transparent white eggs laid on leaf surfaces near prey.
Larval Stage
Non-feeding; short duration.
Nymphal Stages
Beige, droplet-shaped; begins feeding immediately.
Adult Stage
~0.5 mm in size; actively hunts and consumes prey.
Lifespan ~20 days; capable of laying 2–3 eggs per day under optimal conditions.

Diapause Behavior
A. andersoni can enter diapause under short day-lengths and low temperatures, reducing activity in winter conditions.

Release Rates & Placement