Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus (Amblyesius swirskii)

Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus (Amblyesius swirskii)
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Product Overview

The Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus contains predatory mites that can be used for a wide variety of salad and ornamental crops except for tomatoes. It can kill various young larvae of thrip species and eggs and larvae of whitefly for both Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisa tabaci. It's not susceptible to diapause so it can be used during the winter season. It's also tolerant to high temperature and starts developing when temperature exceeds 68-72 F (20-22 C). Once these predatory mites catch their prey, they will suck them dry until the pest mites die. Product comes in a sachet container with 250 predatory mites and storage mites.

Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus is available in two sizes:

  • The 100 Pack has 100 sachets and contains 250 predatory mites mixed with bran in each sachet, 25.000 mites total.
  • The 500 Pack has 500 sachets and contains 250 predatory mites mixed with bran in each sachet, 125.000 mites total.

THIS ITEM CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR REFUNDED ONCE ORDERED

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Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Amblyseius swirskii (predatory mites)
Target pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whiteflies (both Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisa tabaci)
For use in Greenhouses and field salad and ornamental crops.
Application Use upon receipt. Separate sachets from each other, taking care to handle by the cardboard tab at the top. Hang sachets in crop. Protect from direct sunlight.
Shelf Life Storage after receipt: 1-2 days
Storage temperature: 10-15C/50-60F
In the dark
Provide ventilation to prevent CO2 accumulation
Color Mobile stages beige-pink, Eggs oblong white.
Shipping Weight 1.00 lbs
Manufacturer Koppert Biological Systems (Mfg. Number: 541)

Details

Important:

The introduction rates of this product should be adjusted to the mode of action of the product and the results that can be expected in the crop where the product is applied.

Precautions:

In case of mechanical application inhalation of the product may cause sensitization. A dust mask is recommended as protection for operators and people working near place of application

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Introduction:

  • Turn and shake gently before use
  • Press on centre of cap to open dosage hole
  • Sprinkle material on leaves
  • Make at least 4,000 introduction points per hectare, evenly distributed over the total surface

Storage and handling:

Biological beneficials have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Storing them for a period can have a negative impact on their quality and is only possible under the conditions described below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions.

  • Storage after receipt: 1-2 days
  • Storage temperature: 50-60 F (10-15 C)
  • In the dark
  • Provide ventilation to prevent CO2accumulation

Remarks:

  • Amblyseius swirskii can also develop on pollen of sweet pepper and aubergine
  • Apply preventive introduction on pollen only from the moment when crop flowers continuously

Appearance:

  • Mobile stages: beige-pink, droplet shaped, 'pushed down' position on short legs
  • Eggs: oblong, transparent white

Note: All stages can be found in the corner of main vein and lateral veins and in the flowers. It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius swirskii in the field from Neoseiulus cucumeris and Amblyseius californicus.

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How long after I sprayed Forbid can I use the Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus (Amblyesius swirskii)?
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Most miticides like Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide have a residual of about 7-10 days so you should wait that long before applying the Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus (Amblyesius swirskii).

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Can I use this on Marijuana mothers to combat spider mites?

If yes, how much do I need to order to effectively cover 10 mothers that are 44" tall and 26" in diameter? Also, do you ship to Canada?

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The Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus are labeled for use in and on greenhouses, field salad and ornamental crops. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly at +1 416 291 0040 for more information on if this product can be used on marijuana.

We can only ship within the US.

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How many predator mites Koppert Swirskii-Mite Plus are in each sachet?
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The Koppert Swirski-Mite-Plus have 250 predatory mites per sachet, per the manufacturer. 

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Dose Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus (Amblyesius swirskii) kill spider mites?

I ordered this for spider mites, does it work for that? I got a box of a 100 as one site says kills them, one say they target other things

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Koppert Swirski-Mite Plus (Amblyesius swirskii) states on our product page that it is only labeled to control Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whiteflies (both Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisa tabaci).  We cannot confirm nor recommend it for anything off label such as spider mites.

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