{"product_id":"entomite-m-125-000-stratiolaelaps-scimitus-formally-hypoaspis","title":"Entomite - M 125,000 - Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Formally Hypoaspis) | Thrips, Sciarid Fly Biological Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eEntomite - M 125,000 - Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Formally Hypoaspis) is a Koppert biological control containing Stratiolaelaps scimitus for targeted management of thrips, sciarid fly. Designed for use as part of an Integrated Pest Management programme in suitable crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus is a soil dwelling predatory mite species, this predatory mite is very effective at targeting particularly sciarid fly larvae also known as fungus gnats that cause damage to roots. This species will also control thrips pupae that drop off the leaf to pupate, for example WFT Western Flower thrips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus is an important species to have in as part of a programme especially when running with peat-free mixes, this is due to the higher levels of organic material in peat- free compared to peat. This presents a higher degree of food availability for the sciarid adults that feed on fungus and the byproducts of decaying organic matter. This greater presence of food availability for the adults within a peat-free mix can present a higher pressure from this pest species and puts greater emphasis on the requirement to have a comprehensive biological strategy in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The product packaging you receive may vary slightly in appearance from the image shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koppert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53272789221713,"sku":"ENTOM1","price":127.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/1711\/6753\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-13130420.png?v=1791893078","url":"https:\/\/fargro.co.uk\/products\/entomite-m-125-000-stratiolaelaps-scimitus-formally-hypoaspis","provider":"Fargro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}