Amblyline cu Flo is a special formulation of Amblyseius cucumeris predators in vermiculite. This predatory mite is used in many crops as a key treatment for Western Flower Thrips. Amblyline flo is available as a Shaker Tube System or as a 5 litre bulk bag and may be used with motorized knapsack blowers. This new formulation is the result of a new improved breeding system resulting in a bran free product. Bran free means it is better to use on crops where the use of bran may lead to increased incidence of disease, particularly in ornamentals.
Predatory mite
- Completely new breeding system
- 100% Vermiculite carrier
- 100% Bran free
- Clean product, smooth-flowing
- Less Tyrophagous prey mites
General information
Amblyseius cucumeris feeds only on the smallest Thrips larvae but won’t attack larger larvae or adults. The predators disperse quickly over the crop hunting for Thrips larvae. It is also a recognized treatment for Tarsonemid mites in strawberry crops. Do not use at temperatures that remain below 10°C for long periods, or in very dry areas. For heavy populations or where there is the risk of virus transmission by thrips, use a clean up spray with short-lived surface residues, e.g. VERTIMEC,®, DYMAMEC® (crop registration restrictions apply) before releasing Amblyseius cucumeris. Follow up with Orius sp or use with Hypoaspis soil treatments. Consult your Syngenta Bioline representative for advice.
50-100 Amblyseius cucumeris/m², and repeat weekly or fortnightly for Thrips control. Sprinkle onto the crop where required to achieve uniform cover of the area.
For control of Tarsonemid mites on strawberries, apply rates of up to 400/m² onto damaged plants, and for 2 metres around the centre of infestation. Apply at a lower rate of 50/m² for a further 2 or 3 metres, then at a rate of 20/m² over the rest of the crop. Suitable for most greenhouse crops, particularly dense row crops.
Storage and transport
- Keep out of direct sunlight
- Transport and store at 10-15ºC
- Use within 18 hours of receipt
WARNING:
contains mites, handle carefully using a respiratory dust mask and gloves.