Brimex BioBest - Amblyseius Californicus (Preventive Spider Control)

Brimex BioBest Amblyseius Californicus: The sustainable solution for spider mite control

Amblyseius Californicus, part of the Brimex BioBest assortment, is a predatory mite known as a highly effective and versatile fighter of different species of spider mites. These predatory mites are easily recognized by a distinctive X-shaped brown-orange spot on their back. They remain active under different weather conditions, making them ideal for both hot and colder climates.

How to identify greenhouse spider mites

Greenhouse mites are a type of mite that can be particularly harmful to your crops. They are yellow-brown in color and no larger than half a millimeter. These mites can be identified by two dark spots on the sides. They often overwinter in greenhouses or indoor gardens and become active during the growing season, feeding on the sap of plants. This results in white spots and possibly even leaf fading.

Characteristics of Amblyseius Californicus Predatory mites

• Effective against various spider mite species
• Biological control of all life stages of spider mites
• Also controls other pest mites, such as begonia mites and cyclan mites

Advantages of Brimex BioBest Amblyseius Californicus

• Strong preference for greenhouse spider mites, but versatile enough to control other prey as well
• High efficiency at low prey densities
• Less sensitive to extremes in temperature and humidity
• Can survive on pollen or even for shorter periods without food

Control mechanism of Amblyseius Californicus

An adult Amblyseius Californicus can consume up to 5 prey per day. While the adults focus on eating the larvae and nymphs of spider mites, the larvae of predatory mites focus primarily on the eggs of the spider mites.

What are Amblyseius Californicus predatory mites?

• Effective predatory mites against different spider mite species
• Can be recognized by an X-shaped brown-orange spot on their back
• Biological control of all stages of spotted spider mite
• Biological control of pest mites such as the begonia mite and cyclamen mite

Benefits of the Brimex BioBest Amblyseius Californicus

• Amblyseius Californicus has a great preference for greenhouse spider mites, but also survives on other mites, thrips and pollen
• Amblyseius Californicus is most effective at low prey densities
• These predatory mites are less sensitive to hot and dry conditions
• They can also withstand colder conditions
• Amblyseius Californicus also survives on pollen or even for a while without food in the absence of prey

How does the Amblyseius Californicus control?

• These predatory mites eat on average about 5 prey per day
• Adult predatory mites prefer to eat the larvae and nymphs of spider mites
• The larvae of the predatory mites eat mainly the eggs of the spider mites

In which crops can Amblyseius Californicus be used?

• Floriculture
• Vegetables
• Small fruit
• Indoor plants

Instructions Amblyseius Californicus against red spider mite