Amblyseius cucumeris – Natural Thrip Control

SKU: AC01
£4599
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Amblyseius cucumeris is a beneficial predatory mite used in biological pest control to manage thrips and other small insect pests. Ideal for greenhouses and gardens, it offers an effective, chemical-free solution for protecting plants.

Effective Pest Control

Targets thrips larvae, including Western Flower thrips and onion thrips
Also supports control of spider mites and soft-bodied pests
Suitable for ornamental plants, vegetables, and fruit crops
Safe for humans, pets, and pollinators such as bees and ladybirds

How It Works

Amblyseius cucumeris actively seeks out thrips larvae, helping to prevent infestations. In the absence of thrips, it can survive on pollen, making it ideal for preventative use on crops such as peppers, cucumbers, strawberries, cyclamen, and bedding plants.

Application & Coverage: Pack size 50000

  • Application rate: 50 - 250 mites per m²
  • Repeat application: Every two weeks, depending on monitoring and conditions
  • Dispersal range: Covers approximately 1.5 metres, depending on environment and food availability

Optimal Conditions

  • Best performance in warm, humid conditions
  • Minimum temperature: 12°C

Supplied in containers designed for easy distribution onto plants, these beneficial mites provide an effective, natural approach to pest management.

Note: Our biological products are shipped directly from our supplier.

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How To Use

Keep containers horizontal and cool until use.

Do not expose to direct sunlight at any time.

Immediately before opening, gently rotate the container to distribute mites evenly throughout the carrier material.

Open each container in the crop when ready to use.

Shake small quantities of Swirskii onto the crop near flowers.

Use product within 18 hours of receipt.

Requires approximately  temperatures of 12°C at night and 15°C in the day.