Predator mite preference

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budman410

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My friend have a horrible spider mite problem. I beat mine back pretty well. So we both are planning on trying predator mites. Went to a site that has slow release breeding predator mites specifically for spider mites or other general predator mites. Anyone have tried different species or have a preference for certain ones
 
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budman410

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Amblyseius Cucumeris is the one I was planning on getting 1k come in each 1.99 bag with adults larvae and eggs
 
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go go kid

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your better off getting the preditors in those hanging bags, the loose stuff your looking at has to be placed on the leaves and thats not ideal. try looking for the ones in hanging bags, there much better
 
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budman410

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Renfro said:
With what did you beat them back? Would there be residual effects that could harm your predator mites?

I hate gd mites man, I hope you are able to beat them.
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I have to get the name of the spray. Didn’t think about that maybe I’ll be able to wash them down to get any residue off?
 
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budman410

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go go kid said:
your better off getting the preditors in those hanging bags, the loose stuff your looking at has to be placed on the leaves and thats not ideal. try looking for the ones in hanging bags, there much better
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They have a pouch that the adults climb out of and more larvae grow out of it
 
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budman410

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sdd420 said:
Check the temps and humidity each requires then match your conditions to the right predator
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Cost a lot more for less mites, my affected areas are about 3 4x4s and 1 3x3. 2 of the 4x4s and 3x3 are right next to each other
 
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budman410

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The original mites I wanted to use need a higher humidity level. My area is not real high in humidity. I’m using flood tables but my friend is using coco. So i have to decide between the blend of different predators for 10$ or the 1.99 ones. This the only website I seen with cheaper shipping prices. I was thinking one satchel per table, each have 1k per satchel
 
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go go kid

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budman410 said:
www.naturesgoodguys.com

Amblyseius Cucumeris | Immature Stage Thrips Control

LIVE DELIVERY GUARANTEED TARGET PESTS:Feeds on Thrips, Two-Spotted Spider Mites, Cyclamen Mites, Broad Mites, Rust Mites, and many other species of mites. ABOUT AMBLYSEIUS CUCUMERIS: Affordable, preventative control! A. cucumeris is a species of predatory mite that feeds on immature stages of...
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They have a pouch that the adults climb out of and more larvae grow out of it
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the bag has the larve in it and the predators hatch out and crawl out of the holes in the bags. you just hook them over a branch on your plant and they do the rest. some times you have to make a small hole in the bag to let them out

that sounds about the right money for the sachets. they take a while to work. you can get this stuff called SB INVIGORATOR ,its an insectacide and mildewcide, so it stops red spider mite and kills mildew spores amongst other mildews and pests, and it boosts your plant too.
i know you should be able to buy it online, heresa linkto the uk shop there must be more places to buy it in other countries
 
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budman410

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go go kid said:
the bag has the larve in it and the predators hatch out and crawl out of the holes in the bags. you just hook them over a branch on your plant and they do the rest. some times you have to make a small hole in the bag to let them out

that sounds about the right money for the sachets. they take a while to work. you can get this stuff called SB INVIGORATOR ,its an insectacide and mildewcide, so it stops red spider mite and kills mildew spores amongst other mildews and pests, and it boosts your plant too.
i know you should be able to buy it online, heresa linkto the uk shop there must be more places to buy it in other countries
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I would have to find the US equivalent. Only see it for sale on UK but it’s nice and organic. Cool how it works
 
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Dryxi

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budman410 said:
My friend have a horrible spider mite problem. I beat mine back pretty well. So we both are planning on trying predator mites. Went to a site that has slow release breeding predator mites specifically for spider mites or other general predator mites. Anyone have tried different species or have a preference for certain ones
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I use them every cycle (probably do not need to keep reintroducing them every cycle, but I do). They beat back a spider mite infestation (had webbing on the clover not my cash crop) and I haven't seen them make a resurgence again... nor have I had any other pest issues, knock on wood.

I use 1000 Neoseiulus (= Amblyseius)californicus, a slower feeding spider mite predator and 2000 Phytoseiulus persimilis, a much faster feeding spider mite predator. Bought from Arbico Organics. <- their website does a good job telling you the environment you need for each mite type and how to use them.
 
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budman410

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Dryxi said:
I use them every cycle (probably do not need to keep reintroducing them every cycle, but I do). They beat back a spider mite infestation (had webbing on the clover not my cash crop) and I haven't seen them make a resurgence again... nor have I had any other pest issues, knock on wood.

I use 1000 Neoseiulus (= Amblyseius)californicus, a slower feeding spider mite predator and 2000 Phytoseiulus persimilis, a much faster feeding spider mite predator. Bought from Arbico Organics. <- their website does a good job telling you the environment you need for each mite type and how to use them.
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How big is your grow space
 
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Dryxi

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budman410 said:
How big is your grow space
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I first started using them (that amount) in a 5x5 grow tent, now I am in a sealed grow room but still about the same grow space is being used. Same amount of mites were used (they send you way more than you need for a tent)
 
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F80M4

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horticultural oil. I tried predator mites. it doesn't work when you have a lot of plants. Literally blasted my plants for 2 weeks straight wall floor everything everyday 2 times a day. they all died.
 
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