Persimilis | A predatory mite for the control of two-spotted mite and other spider mites. Supplied in packs of 5,000 Adult
- Product Code:Presimilis (5000)
- Availability:Pre-Order
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$109.00
Description
Persimilis (Phytoseiulus persimilis) are predatory mites that feed on two- spotted spider mite (TSM) and other spider mite species. Persimilis provide excellent control of these pests in a wide range of crops and they are among the most widely used biocontrol agents globally.
Adult Persimilis feed on all stages of spider mites, eating up to 20 young or 7 adult spider mites per day. Immature Persimilis feed on the eggs and immature stages of spider mites. Persimilis are fast-moving pear-shaped mites. The adults are red or orange and the immature stages are clear. Their eggs are oval shaped, twice the size of TSM eggs, and they develop an orange tinge as they mature. At 25°C Persimilis multiply twice as fast as their prey.
Persimilis (Phytoseiulus persimilis) are predatory mites that feed on two- spotted spider mite (TSM) and other spider mite species. Persimilis provide excellent control of these pests in a wide range of crops and they are among the most widely used biocontrol agents globally.
Adult Persimilis feed on all stages of spider mites, eating up to 20 young or 7 adult spider mites per day. Immature Persimilis feed on the eggs and immature stages of spider mites. Persimilis are fast-moving pear-shaped mites. The adults are red or orange and the immature stages are clear. Their eggs are oval shaped, twice the size of TSM eggs, and they develop an orange tinge as they mature. At 25°C Persimilis multiply twice as fast as their prey.
Target pests
- Two-spotted spider mite
- Bean spider mite
- Two-spotted spider mite
- Bean spider mite
Advantages
- Applicable in many field and protected crops
- Consume more spider mites per day than other predatory mites
- Eat all spider mite stages
- Fast development
- Spread well in the crop
- Suitable for drone release
- Applicable in many field and protected crops
- Consume more spider mites per day than other predatory mites
- Eat all spider mite stages
- Fast development
- Spread well in the crop
- Suitable for drone release
Suitable crop environments
Persimilis do well under humid conditions and in crops with heavy foliage. They perform best at 15-28°C and relative humidity above 60%. They have been used successfully in many protected and field crops, including strawberries, cut flowers, hops, raspberries, capsicums, cucumbers, eggplant, ornamentals, blackcurrants, pome fruit and grapes. Persimilis are not suitable for tree crops in dry climates.
Persimilis do well under humid conditions and in crops with heavy foliage. They perform best at 15-28°C and relative humidity above 60%. They have been used successfully in many protected and field crops, including strawberries, cut flowers, hops, raspberries, capsicums, cucumbers, eggplant, ornamentals, blackcurrants, pome fruit and grapes. Persimilis are not suitable for tree crops in dry climates.
Release rates
Unlike chemicals, when it comes to beneficials, more is always better. However, they are costly to produce and our goal is to achieve the best results at minimal expense. There are many factors to consider, including the value of the crop, the severity of the pest outbreak and the activity (or otherwise) of naturally occurring beneficial species.
As a general rule, 2-3 releases of modest numbers is better than a single large release. This reduces risk, improves establishment and accelerates the development of multiple overlapping generations. In most cases our releases are inoculative and we anticipate that our beneficials will establish and breed up within the crop to give long term control.
Release rates will vary depending on the crop and level of infestation. The table below is only a guide – contact us for specific recommendations.
Unlike chemicals, when it comes to beneficials, more is always better. However, they are costly to produce and our goal is to achieve the best results at minimal expense. There are many factors to consider, including the value of the crop, the severity of the pest outbreak and the activity (or otherwise) of naturally occurring beneficial species.
As a general rule, 2-3 releases of modest numbers is better than a single large release. This reduces risk, improves establishment and accelerates the development of multiple overlapping generations. In most cases our releases are inoculative and we anticipate that our beneficials will establish and breed up within the crop to give long term control.
Release rates will vary depending on the crop and level of infestation. The table below is only a guide – contact us for specific recommendations.