SPIDEX - Phytoseiulus persimilis (P. persimilis - 4000 count adults)

General Instructions for Use:

• Immediately before opening, tap base of the bottle sharply on a solid surface to dislodge mites. from inner surface, and gently roll bottle to distribute them evenly throughout carrier material.
• DO NOT SPRINKLE ON FLOWERING PLANTS
• Apply mites repeatedly by inverting the bottle over spider-mite-infested-leaves.
• Each inversion delivers a measured amount of vermiculite.
• Tap and roll bottle before re-opening it.
• Leave empty bottle and cap open on infected plants to allow any remaining predators to escape.
• Hanging Baskets can work will in distribution in larger flowering plants

 16oz/500ml bottle for large areas:

• Distribute the product over leaves, gently shaking and rotating bottle to give uniform distribution. Vigorous shaking will kill mites.
• Repeat release and increase the rate in established spider mite colonies until control is achieved.

 Instructions for use - Vial (for hot spot treatment):

• Use higher recommended rate range.
• Open each vial when ready to use in the greenhouse.
• Leave empty bottle and cap open on infected plants to allow any remaining predators to escape.
• Hold bottle directly to plant where you see spider mites

 Storage and transport

• Keep bottles horizontal and cool until use.
• Transport and store at 43-50°F.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight at any time.

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Phytoseiulus persimilis is a predatory mite that feeds only on two-spotted spider mite adults, nymphs, and eggs. Because spider mites are their only food source, Persimilis are best introduced when spider mites are first discovered, rather than preventatively. Once they exhaust their food source they will disperse or die of starvation. Persimilis do not go into diapause and are capable of complete eradication of spider mite populations if climate conditions are suitable

How It Works

Adults and young stages feed voraciously on all two-spotted spider mite life stages.

Effective at wide temperature range above 57°F and can be used outdoors as well.

At temperatures over 86°F, spider mite growth rate will overtake that of Phytoseiulus.

Less active at low light levels but will not go into diapause.