Bio Andersoni

Amblyseius andersoni is a predatory mite that targets many species of mites, including two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), European red mite (Panonychus ulmi), broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus), cyclamen mite (Phytonemus pallidus), and russet mites (Aceria anthocoptes). They will also feed on western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), and pollen. They can be introduced into the crop as a preventative control if there are blooming flowers as an available food source, and are often used in tomatoes due to their ability to navigate through the trichomes.

The release rate and frequency of introductions should be determined according to the nature of the target crop, the ecosystem (e.g. open field or greenhouse), and the level of infestation.

Predatory mites ship with a prey mite as a food source, in a carrier that’s a mixture of vermiculite and bran.

Keywords: BioBee, biocontrol, ipm,