{"product_id":"bugs-for-bugs-phytoseiulus-persimilis","title":"Bugs for Bugs Phytoseiulus persimilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eBugs for Bugs Phytoseiulus persimilis supplies a fast-moving predator for two-spotted spider mite and other specified spider mites. Adult Persimilis feeds on all spider-mite stages, while its immature stages feed on eggs and young mites. Early release into an identified infestation gives the predators a chance to follow the pest as it spreads through suitable foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults are orange or red, while younger stages are pale, and their oval eggs can be found among spider-mite colonies. The predators disperse quickly after release, so they may be difficult to spot at first. Marking infested release points and checking them repeatedly helps reveal whether predator eggs and developing populations are appearing. Pest numbers can continue to rise initially while establishment is under way; a single early inspection does not tell the whole story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersimilis performs best in humid crops with substantial foliage. It is used in protected and field production, including berries, vegetables, ornamentals and indoor plantscapes. Dense, healthy foliage provides a more favourable microclimate, while hot, dry, windy and dusty conditions favour the pest. It is not suitable for tree crops in dry climates. Where pest pressure is already high, consider a compatible miticide before release, then continue a carefully managed IPM programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTube contents are distributed over infested foliage, with extra material placed at hotspots. Regular plant checks and attention to moisture help support establishment, while follow-up releases can be directed by what is happening in the crop. Pesticide compatibility remains important even with products used after establishment: some residues are highly disruptive and can persist for a long period in protected crops. Release the living material promptly, avoid the hottest part of very warm days, and follow the cool-storage guidance specific to Persimilis if a short delay cannot be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are living mites with a short shelf life, so we don't hold them in store. Your order ships fresh, direct from the breeder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecies image credits: Photo: Attelabus, Phytoseiulus persimilis on a piece of vermiculite, CC BY-SA 4.0. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Phytoseiulus_persimilis.jpg\"\u003esource\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Cropped to square and resized.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs for Bugs","offers":[{"title":"10000 Mites","offer_id":67640392908958,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER355213213310","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Mites","offer_id":67640392941726,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER355213213309","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5261\/6094\/files\/Bugs_for_Bugs_Phytoseiulus_persimilis_-_Adult_Mite_-_01.png?v=1793418170","url":"https:\/\/www.hydrooasis.com.au\/products\/bugs-for-bugs-phytoseiulus-persimilis","provider":"Hydro Oasis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}