Product description
Amblyline cal ia available in units of 2,000 or 25,000
Amblyseius californicus predators in a bran: vermiculite mix. The unit of 2000 is packed in a 125ml plastic bottle with a vented cap, the unit of 25,000 is packed in a 1 ltr cardboard tube. It is used in covered crops as a treatment for spidermites:
Tetranychus urticae and
T. cinnibarinus. This predator represents a valuable addition to the range of products to control these important pests.
Predatory mite
- Active in high temperature and low humidity conditions
- Generalist predator which can also feed on pollen and other arthropods
- Persists longer in the crop than some other spider mite predators
Used for
| Spider Mite Two Spot or Red - (Tetranychus urticae and Tetranychus cinnabarinus) |
Aubergine |
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Blueberries |
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Cucumber |
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Cut Flowers |
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Melons |
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Ornamental pot plants |
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Pepper |
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Raspberries |
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Strawberry |
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Tomato |
General information
Amblyseius californicus needs a license for release in some countries. It gives good control of spidermites. It should be used in hotter and drier situations where Phytoseiulus has some difficulties to control the pest. It is more expensive to use than Phytoseiulus persimilis and is not required in situations where the latter is already giving good control.
There are a number of acaricides that are compatible with use of Amblyseius californicus, such as hexithiazox. Dried residues of abamectin are not directly toxic, but ingestion of poisoned spider mites may result in death. This compound is useful for cleanup treatments early in the growth of the crop, or towards the end of the crop cycle. Seek advice before using with Sulphur.