Beneficial Insects, BioPersimilis Spider Mite Control, 2,000 Count By BioBee

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Product Specs

• Target pests: Spider mites like Tetranychus urticae Koch (two-spotted spider mite), Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval) (carmine spider mite), and Tetranychus turkestani Ugarov Nicolski (strawberry spider mite)
• Crops: Peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, maize, cucumber, melon, strawberries, eggplant and ornamentals: gerbera, roses, and several pot plants

Product Warranty Information

Product Features

• Controls spider mites naturally
• Contains 2,000 predatory mites per bottle
• Packed in vermiculite carrier, shipped in isolated styrofoam boxes
• Effective for horizontal and vertical crops
• Feeds exclusively on spider mites
• Compatible with selective conventional chemicals
• Target pests include Tetranychus urticae, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, and Tetranychus turkestani

Product Shipping Weight

• 10 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is BioBee BioPersimilis Spider Mite Control and how does it work?
BioBee BioPersimilis Spider Mite Control is a natural predator that controls spider mites. It contains the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis which is known to be an effective biological control agent against spider mites. This predator only feeds on spider mites, so its absence will result in the death of the colony. It can be sprinkled over the crop or placed into BioBee D Box. The former is good for horizontal crops whereas the latter is more effective in vertical crops. Bio Persimilis is compatible with selective conventional chemicals (according to the list of compatible chemicals provided by BioBee).

2. How is BioBee BioPersimilis Spider Mite Control packaged and shipped?
BioBee BioPersimilis Spider Mite Control is packed in a 100cc bottle containing predatory mites mixed in a vermiculite carrier. Each bottle is shipped in isolated styrofoam boxes chilled with icepacks. This packaging must be kept intact until it reaches the end user. These live insects MUST ship via two day air. Please call for pricing. This product is not valid for any free or reduced shipping offers.

3. What are the features of the Phytoseiulus persimilis?
The adult female P. persimilis is an orange/red pear shaped mite rather longer than its prey. It has longer front legs and a characteristic rapid movement when disturbed or exposed to bright light. The nymphs are oval and pale pink in color.

4. What are the suitable crops for BioBee BioPersimilis Spider Mite Control?
BioBee BioPersimilis Spider Mite Control is suitable for peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, maize, cucumber, melon, strawberries, eggplant and ornamentals like gerbera, roses, and several pot plants. It targets spider mites like Tetranychus urticae Koch (two spotted spider mite), Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval) (carmine spider mite), and Tetranychus turkestani Ugarov Nicolski (strawberry spider mite).