Swirski Ulti-Mites (Amblyseius swirskii)

LOCAL PICK UP ONLY. This batch of Swirski mites has arrived as of November 26.  They are active and running around already! Pick up starts Friday, Nov. 29 and will end Sunday Dec 1.

About Swirski Ulti-Mites

Use for:
Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly.  Swirski are generalist predators and will also feed on pollen and spider mites.

How it works:

Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse onto your plants over a period of 4-6 weeks. Swirski ulit-mites kill pests by piercing prey with their sucking mouthparts and sucking out the contents.  

Specs:

Each sachet contains 250 predatory mites.  We recommend distributing one sachet per medium sized plant for best protection. For larger plants you can use 2-3 sachets. For small plants, one sachet will cover 3-4 plants. 

Directions:
Hang sachets in sheltered locations on your plants, away from hot, direct sunlight
Sachets already have an exit hole - you do not need to pierce the sachet
Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites

Pesticides
Pesticides can have adverse effects on mites. Find out which pesticides have side effects on this product.

 

Beneficial mites have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Swirski Ulti-Mite, please follow the instructions below. We are 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: 10-15°C/50-60°F
• In the dark
• Provide ventilation to prevent CO2 accumulation