Spidex Vital 25,000 500ml | Phytoseiulus persimilis Spider Mite Control
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Spidex Vital 25,000 500ml is a biological pest control containing 25,000 Phytoseiulus persimilis, a fast-acting predatory mite used for targeted control of two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae).
Phytoseiulus persimilis is a highly specialised spider mite predator that feeds on all life stages of two-spotted spider mite, including eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults.
Its relatively long legs allow P. persimilis to move rapidly across the webbing produced by spider mites, helping it search effectively for prey even within areas of dense webbing.
A key feature of Spidex Vital is the visible colour change of the predatory mites after feeding. The Phytoseiulus persimilis are initially white and turn red after consuming spider mites, due to the different food on which the predators are raised. This provides a useful visual indication that spider mites are present and that the introduced predators are actively feeding.
Spidex Vital can be incorporated into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme for targeted biological control and monitoring of two-spotted spider mite in suitable crops.
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| Active Ingredients | Pack size: 25,000 Phytoseiulus persimilis predatory mites. Presentation: 500 ml bottle. Carrier: Wood chips. |
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| Tech Comments | Combined use: Can be combined with Amblyseius andersoni, Neoseiulus californicus and Feltiella acarisuga. |
| Control | Predatory mites pierce their prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. Environmental conditions: Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. |
| Stocking Units | Bottle |
| Stocking Status | NonStocked |