{"title":"Andersoni for Spider Mite Control","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-edt-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eThe toughest predatory mite in the toolbox, Amblyseius andersoni shrugs off temperature swings and waits at low prey levels — ready to pounce the moment spider mites appear. The ultimate preventative patroller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmblyseius andersoni\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rugged generalist predatory mite that thrives across a wide temperature range and persists when prey is scarce. The \u003cstrong\u003eandersoni predatory mite for spider mites\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for early, preventative protection — in the crop and working before outbreaks ever begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/andersoni-for-spider-mite-control\"\u003eAndersoni\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndersoni tolerates conditions that stop pickier predators — wide temperatures and fluctuating humidity — and survives on pollen and alternative prey, so it establishes early and stays put. No residue, no resistance, safe for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce andersoni preventatively via sachets or loose mites to patrol the canopy for spider mites and other mite pests. Pair it with a specialist like Phytoseiulus to crash any active outbreaks that flare up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAndersoni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Amblyseius andersoni) — hardy, wide-temperature predatory mite for preventative control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/universal-release-boxes\"\u003eUniversal Release Boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for clean, even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Amblyseius andersoni eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpider mites, broad and russet mites, and other small pests; it also survives on pollen when prey is scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use andersoni for spider mites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts toughness and ability to persist at low prey levels make it an excellent preventative patroller that's in place before outbreaks start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs andersoni preventative or curative?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly preventative — pair it with a specialist predator like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/phytoseiulus-persimilis-spider-mite-predator-2\"\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/a\u003e to knock down active spider mite outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat conditions does andersoni tolerate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide range of temperatures and fluctuating humidity, which is what makes it so reliable across changing greenhouse conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"gm-edt-totop\" aria-label=\"Back to top\" title=\"Back to top\"\u003e↑\u003c\/a\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andersoni-for-spider-mite-control","title":"Andersoni for Spider Mite Control","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ A is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius andersoni\u003c\/em\u003e, a tough generalist used to prevent and manage spider mites and several other mite pests. All of its mobile stages are predatory — it feeds on the eggs, juveniles, and adults of spider mites, and can also get by on young thrips larvae, pollen, pest honeydew, and fungi, so it can be put out before pests even arrive. Introduce it preventively; andersoni is reported to be one of the first predatory mites to move back into fruit crops once insecticide use is reduced. It works in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus urticae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCarmine Mite (\u003cem\u003eT. cinnabarinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLewis Mite (\u003cem\u003eEotetranychus lewisi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBanks Grass Mite (\u003cem\u003eOligonychus pratensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBroad Mite (\u003cem\u003ePolyphagotarsonemus latus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRusset \/ Gall \/ Rust Mites (\u003cem\u003eEriophyidae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEuropean \/ Citrus Red Mite (\u003cem\u003ePanonychus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThrips larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSoft fruits, ornamental crops, hemp\/cannabis, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius andersoni controls mites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEvery mobile stage of andersoni is predatory and will feed on the eggs, juveniles, and adults of spider mites. It can also survive on young thrips larvae, flower pollen, the sugary excretions of pests, and fungi, which lets it establish ahead of a pest outbreak. Because of that flexibility, it is best introduced before prey is present, as a preventative treatment for spider mites and other mite pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–5 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–25 per 100 sq. ft., weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini sachets on hooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang the sachets from plant branches, plant wires, or trellises — but not adjacent to heating pipes. They can handle some moisture, but avoid prolonged moisture exposure and don’t let the bottom touch a wet area, which causes wicking. Each sachet continues to produce predatory mites for about 4–5 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaker tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake small quantities of the product onto the crop near the flowers. You can also use Universal Release Boxes (URBs), placing no more than 1\/3 of a box of mites into each and hanging them where needed — this allows strategic releases while keeping carrier litter off the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep out of direct sunlight. The product can be stored at 50–60°F and should be used within 18 hours of receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the newest plant growth for signs of damage or webbing, and watch for any remaining webbing in the crop. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult; the most reliable method is to look for decreased pest pressure after releases. The mites are fast-moving, hide in the foliage, and ambush their prey, so they are rarely found in large numbers alongside the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply AMBLYforce™ A when pest mite numbers are low, so the predators can feed on small colonies and keep them from growing into damaging infestations. Avoid exposing the sachets to direct sunlight for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"25,000- 1 Liter Bottle","offer_id":46950176325788,"sku":"AI25","price":156.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Sachets on Hook - 250 Mites per Sachet","offer_id":46950176293020,"sku":"AI2H","price":251.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Andersoni_for_Spider_Mite_Control_main_image.webp?v=1779290619"},{"product_id":"universal-release-boxes","title":"Universal Release Boxes - Pack of 50","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUniversal Release Boxes (URBs) are reusable stations for distributing loose beneficials that don’t come in sachets — without broadcasting carrier material over the top of the crop. They are ideal for flowering crops, where they keep buds free of carrier debris, and they hang low inside the canopy just like a sachet. Sold in a pack of 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScoop a small amount of your beneficial product — predatory mites or other loose organisms — into each box and hang it low in the canopy near pest hot spots, like a sachet on a hook. This lets you make strategic, repeatable releases while keeping carrier litter off the foliage and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are just boxes and contain no insects. The beneficial organisms must be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 50","offer_id":46964903575708,"sku":"URB","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Universal_Release_Boxes-_Pack_of_50.webp?v=1779298679"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/collections\/Andersoni_for_Spider_Mite_Control_main_image.webp?v=1782260510","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/collections\/andersoni-for-spider-mite-control.oembed","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}