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The Red Spider Mite attacks many plants including tomatoes, strawberries and ornamentals causing leaves to turn yellow. It is important to start control as soon as the mites are detected applying Phytoseiulus persimilis. These predatory mites are capable of devouring large numbers of the spider mites and breed very rapidly. The persimilis mite is effective at a wide temperature range from 4 to 28 degrees and can also be used outdoors.

Spidermite Control - Phytoseiulus persimilis from Harrod Horticultural

The Red Spider Mite attacks many plants including tomatoes and ornamentals causing leaves to turn yellow - it is important to apply (phytoseiulus persimilis) as soon as the mites are detected. These predatory mites are capable of devouring large numbers of the spider mites and breed very rapidly. The persimilis mite is effective at a wide temperature range from 4 to 28 degrees and can also be used outdoors.

PLEASE NOTE; the pest MUST be present before introducing this predator for control to be effective - please do not order beforehand. This item will now be dispatched from March Onwards

• Pack 1 - supplied as young and adult Phytoseiulus persimilis in shaker bottles of 500.
• Pack 2 consists of a course of two treatments, each consisting 500 phytoseilius persimilis, delivered over a 2 week period.
• Large Pack Option - as Pack 1 but supplied as 2000 phytosellius in a bottle.
• Rotate container horizontally and gently before dispensing.
• Aim to apply 4 mites per sq metre, or 20 per sq m for hotspot treatments.
• Simply apply mites to spidermite infested leaves and leave empty lid or cap on infected plants to allow further predators to escape.
• Store in a horizontal position and use within 18 hours of receipt