Hypoaspis-System

Robust predatory mite

What is Hypoaspis-System?

The brown and robust predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)
Inhabits the top layer of soil
Feeds on harmful soil-dwelling pests such as thrips pupae, fungus gnats larvae and larvae of shore flies
Easily survives without prey for several weeks

How does pest control with Hypoaspis-System work?

Both nymphs and adults feed on harmful soil-dwelling pests
Each mite can eat up to 5 prey a day
Contributes to reducing the number of thrips pupae
Survives on algae and plant debris in the absence of prey

In which crops can you introduce Hypoaspis-System?

Vegetable crops such as tomato, sweet pepper and cucumber
Ornamental crops such as anthurium and poinsettia
Tree nursery

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Units

Packaging: 500 ml cardboard tube

Contents: 10.000 predatory mites

Carrier: mix of vermiculite, peat and factitious prey

Packaging: 1 l cardboard tube

Contents: 25.000 predatory mites

Carrier: mix of vermiculite, peat and factitious prey

Packaging: 5 l plastic bucket

Contents: 125.000 predatory mites

Carrier: mix of vermiculite, peat and factitious prey

Local regulations may impose restrictions on the use of this product. Contact your authorities or contact your Biobest consultant.
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