Product description
Amblyseius andersoni is a predatory mite that can be used in the control of a range of mite pests. This predatory mite is ideal for vegetables, hardy ornamentals and fruit crops, controlling red or two-spotted spider mite, fruit-tree red spider mite, and russet mites.
It is active at lower temperatures than other predatory mites, which means that it can be introduced much earlier in the growing season than some other predators. It is available in the Mini sachet with a hook or the water-resistant Gemini sachet that will tolerate irrigation or rain, so can be used in outdoor crops and over-head irrigated protected crops. Packed as 100 Gemini sachets per box, 200 Mini sachets per box or as loose material in bottles, tubes or bags containing 10,000, 25,000 or 125,000 predatory mites.
Predatory mite
- Treats many types of spider mite and other mite pests
- For protected or outdoor crops
- Long lasting Controlled Release Sachet (CRS) maintains protection
- Ideal for fruit trees and soft fruit crops
- Ideal for deciduous hardy ornamentals
- Tolerant of temperatures 6ºC-40ºC
Used for
| Broad Mite and Cyclamen Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus and Phytonemus pallidus) |
Aubergine |
| Spider Mite Two Spot or Red - (Tetranychus urticae and Tetranychus cinnabarinus) |
Blueberries |
| Tomato Russet/Rust mite (Aculops lycopersici/ Eriophyidae) |
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 andersoni occurs naturally throughout Europe, including the UK and the Netherlands, and in North America. It is primarily found in areas of grape and apple production, but also in soft fruit, peaches, deciduous ornamentals and conifers.
They prey on spider mites of various species, but also feed on Thrips and russet mites. They may enter diapause in late summer, but are active from early in the season, as well as tolerating high temperatures, provided the atmosphere is suitably humid.
Instructions for use
Gemini sachets:
Lift each sachet from the box, pinch the join so that the printed face is outwards and drop the sachet over the crop wire, branch or leaf stalk.
Mini sachets:
- Hang from crop wire or plan
- Do not hang adjacent to heating pipes
- Duration of sachet activity is 6 weeks, though longer-lasting control may be evident if the mites establish in the crop
Gemini sachets:
Use at one per 2 - 4 metres of crop row.
Mini sachets:
Use at one per 2 metres of crop row.
Shaker Tube:
- 1 litre containing 25,000 mites
- Shake small quantities of Anderline onto the crop near to flowers
- Introduce Anderline early in the crop/pest cycle to protect against pest build up
Storage and transport
- Keep out of direct sunlight
- Transport and store at 10-15ºC
- Use within 18 hours of receipt