Effective and robust beneficial against spider mite

What is Californicus-System?

• The predatory mite Amblyseius californicus against different spider mite species
• Translucent with a brown-orange spot in the shape of an X on its back
• Feeds on all stages of the two-spotted spider mite
• Controls pest mites such as the broad mite and the cyclamen mite

What are the advantages of Californicus-System?

• Strong preference for the greenhouse spider mite, but also feeds on other mites, thrips and pollen
• Most effective at low prey density
• Less sensitive to warm and dry conditions
• Also tolerates colder conditions
• Survives on pollen and in the absence of prey it can even survive without food for a while 

How does pest control with Californicus-System work?

• Eats on average 5 prey a day
• Adults prefer eating larvae and nymphs of the greenhouse spider mite
• The larvae mainly eat the eggs of greenhouse spider mite

In which crops you can introduce Californicus-System?

• Vegetable crops such as sweet pepper and eggplant
• Soft fruit such as strawberry
• Ornamental crops such as rose and chrysanthemum
• Tree nursery

Want to know more? Contact your Biobest advisor for tailored advice.

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