Predator Mites Benefits Plants

Scientific Name: Phytoseiulus persimilis

Nickname: Paedator Mites

Appearance/Size:

Fully developed adults are about 1/2 mm in length. Adults are normally orange or reddish-orange, with long legs and oval shaped body. Looks much similar to a spider mite, but eggs are about twice as big.

Prefered Habitat:

Eggs are greatly effected in cold temperatures. Studies show the total time from egg to adult ranges from 25~ days at 60°F to 5~ days at 85°F. They prefer a relative humidity of 60-90%.

Reproduction:

Life (40-45 daysl) in optimum conditions. Female produces 60 eggs in her lifetime. Cannabalistic when food source is gone. In low humidity they cannot molt, so they are unable to reproduce. Very important humidity is higher than 60%.

Eat:

Adults will eat 5-20 mites/eggs per day. They are known to feed on the two-spotted mite (T. urticae), the carmine red mite (T. cinnabarinus), and the Pacific mite (T. pacificus). Release Rates: 1-2 per infected leaf.

The Cure: Eliminator

Spider Mites are “Plant Killers”. Spider Mites are very hard to get rid of Unless you use the Eliminator. One Straying Kills all spider mites and their eggs. Guaranteed! And it's good for your plants.