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Contains
Amblyseius cucumeris. All stages mixed with all stages of flour mites in bran. Unit: 50 packs or 250 packs. Target Pest
Thrips species including larval stages of onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) and western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis). Will also feed on other mites and pollen. Instructions » | The packs are ready to hang on the crop. There are no perforations to tear or holes to punch. | » | Hang packs out of direct sunlight to prolong their effectiveness. | » | Place hook between the string and plant stem or around stem above a leaf node. | » | With pot plants hang on lower leaves or lean against the base of plant away from irrigation systems. |
Introduction Rates
The first introduction should be made even before thrips are seen especially on crops at risk because the predator will only attack young thrips stages.
Cucumbers: 1 pack per 1-3 plants every 4-6 weeks.
Peppers: 1 pack per 3-6 plants. One introduction may only be needed because of the pollen food source available.
Ornamentals: 1-2 packs per m2 every 4-6 weeks. 3-8 packs per m2 every 4-6 weeks when thrips increase. Conditions
Amblyseius cucumeris work best where relative humidity exceeds 70% for periods of the day and temperatures are above 18°C. Storage
» Preferably use on the day of receipt or within 2 days if stored at 18°C and 85% relative humidity. Technical Information
This active predatory mite is pinky brown and pear shaped, with adults about 0.5mm in length. Each AMBSURE (abs) pack is a small Amblyseius breeding system designed to release the predators onto the crop over several weeks.
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