Sciarid Fly Controls - ENTOMITE Mite

ENTOMITE® SCIARID FLY CONTROL - The adult mite of the species Hypoaspis aculeifer is approximately 1mm, are yellow-brownish and has longish legs. The nymphs (young) are transparent-light brown. Both adults and nymphs are polyphagous, i.e. feeding on a range of different soil-dwelling prey species and are used for biocontrol of Sciarids, Shore flies, bulb mites and springtails.

This predatory mite inhabits the top layer of the soil. Females lay their eggs in the soil or in another appropriate substrate. The development rate depends on the temperature and is practically identical to the growth rate of its prey.

Hypoaspis -species prefer humid conditions e.g. humid plant compost and H. aculeifer is able to tolerate up to 7 weeks without food. H. aculeifer prefer a temperature range of 18-23°C. Predatory mites are rather insensible to chemical products applied above ground.

Catalogue ref: 04680 10,000 Hypoaspis aculeifer mites

Catalogue ref: 04692 1000,000 Hypoaspis aculeifer mites

Coverage: 50m² / 2x 50m²

With severe infestations you may want to consider using ENTONEM (nematode) control in conjuction with ENTOMITE for better results

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For larger quantities please contact us for a quotation

PLEASE NOTE – An important condition for the proper use of beneficial insects (biological pest controls) is the correct identification of the pest. Although pests may look quite similar, the controls are very specific in the pest they target; efficient control critically depends on selecting the right biological pest control agent. If in doubt please seek advice.