Phytoline - Vermiculite - 20000 Individuals - Bottle

PHYTOLINE – Vermiculite - Bottle - 20000 Individuals Phytoseiulus persimis is a targeted biological control product containing 20,000 active individuals of Phytoseiulus persimis, a predatory mite used to control spider mites. These predators are apex for plant growers requiring immediate and specific biocontrol of Tetranychus urticae (two-spotted spider mite) and other web-spinning mite species in protected cropping systems.

This comes in a bottle with clean vermiculite carrier which also aids in even distribution on leaves as well as ease of use within integrated pest management (IPM) systems. Optimized for greenhouse crops, indoor grow systems, and high value horticultural businesses.

Control Targets and Feeding Behavior

Specific Mite Control

PHYTOLINE - vermiculite - Bottle - 20000 Individuals Phytoseiulus persimis is formulated to suppress the below detail pest species:

Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) Strawberry Spider Mite Other Web-Spinning Mites

Phytoseiulus persimis does not belong to generalist predators. As a spider mite specialist, he is aggressive against certain pests. He denies all source of food such as pollen making himself one of the best spider mite eliminators in the market under the right environment.

Lifestyle and Feeding Habits

These mites move actively in search of spider mite colonies where they feed on their eggs, larvae, nymphs, and even adults. With the rapid movement of the predatory mite throughout the crop, he takes immediate possession of the area as long as the resources are sufficient, and suppression is instantaneous. With a single adult of Phytoseiulus, spider mite infestations could be suppressed to an extent within days, as each adult could consume anywhere from 5 to 10 eggs daily, alongside several juvenile mites.

Clean Vermiculite Carrier Format Advantages

The predatory mites suffer less from bumping inside the bottles when the capsules are filled with clean dry sterile vermiculite. This enhanced mobility and shelf-life of the mites in addition to the following:

• Permits application by hand or mechanical spreaders
• Clumping or decay of the carrier during storage is curbed
• No causting during the storage period

Bottle Format

With the shaking bottle, the growers now have an easy and neat application solution of “shake and apply.” Whichever regions are infested or those predisposed to infestation can be targeted for application. Suitable scenarios and applications of this format especially include:

• Localized spot treatments.
• Outbreak mitigation.
• Proactive mite monitoring initiatives.

A single 20,000-mite filled bottle is enough for spraying the targeted for spraying the moderate area infested depending on the level of infestation and type of the crop.

Appropriate Conditions and Types of Crops

Farming Practices

• Area Climate: Most productive within the ranges of 68–86°F (20–30°C) temperature
• Crop Productivity: Strawberries, Cucumber, Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Ornamental plants, and other fruits or leafy green vegetables

These mites are best adapted to humid, temperate cove environments and are especially effective on plants with thick cover such as hairy leaves.

General Instructions for Use

When and how often to use the product

PHYTOLINE - vermiculite - Bottle - 20000 Individuals Phytoseiulus persimilis is recommended for use at the first signs of spider mite activity or as a curative strategy under low to moderate infestations. For continued suppression, or persistent levels of spider mites, resupply every 7-10 day intervals.

Mite Application - Instructions

• Dispersing mite products always start with shaking the container so that the mites will be uniformly spread around the carrier
• Indirectly sprinkle on targeted hotspot areas within the crop canopy or the crop leaves
• Sheild against extreme sunlight and hot temperatures during application
• Do Not: Apply during wet foliage periods or active overhead irrigation cycles
• Mites will disperse on their own and actively search for spider mite colonies to attack.

IPM Compatibility

PHYTOLINE - Phytoseiulus persimilis 20000 Individuals In VERMICULITE - Bottle Phytoseiulus persimilis integrates well into organic and IPM systems. It is sensitive to broad spectrum chemical pesticides but is safe with soft biopesticides, selective insecticides, and other biologicals that do not impact populations of the mites. It is safe to crops, pollinators and the environment.

Final Words

In employing PHYTOLINE - vermiculite - Bottle - 20000 Individuals Phytoseiulus persimilis, best results can be achieved by:

• Using the product immediately upon noticing the infestation for greatest impact
• Determine the need for reapplication by monitoring spider mite populations on a weekly basis
• Do not use any chemical treatments that may interfere with mite activity
• Use in combination with long term control strategies that include monitoring as part of the prevention
• Applying in humid and moderate temperature regions will enhance establishment and retention of the product.

This predator is one of the quickest to react and as such provides perhaps the most focused and efficient biological response to spider mites in professional horticulture.