{"product_id":"amblyseius-swirskii-mites-in-slow-release-packets","title":"AMBLYforce™ S (Sachets)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ S is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e, used mainly to control whitefly, with some impact on spider mite populations. This format ships in slow-release breeder sachets: the mites reproduce inside each sachet and trickle out into the crop over several weeks, giving steady, hands-off whitefly and thrips control. Swirskii is a polyphagous predator that also feeds on pollen and thrives in warm crops — it stays active at high temperatures between 86°F and 95°F, which makes it a workhorse in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTobacco Whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBemisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCertain Thrips spp.\u003c\/li\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;\"\u003eTarsonemid Mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, interiorscapes, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius swirskii controls whitefly and thrips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSwirskii is polyphagous: it eats thrips (the first and second larval instars of western flower thrips) and whitefly (the eggs and first larval instar of greenhouse and \u003cem\u003eBemisia\u003c\/em\u003e whitefly). Used preventively, it can control whitefly before they produce honeydew. The predator’s population builds as pest pressure increases, and it can feed on pollen — or be supplementally fed in low- or non-pollinating crops. It adapts easily to high temperatures between 86°F and 95°F.\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\u003eSlow-Release Sachets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne sachet every 6 ft. of crop row, monthly as needed\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\u003eSachets on a stick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sachets on a stick for plants in propagation or those too small to support a hook. For trays or liners, put one sachet on a stick in the middle of each one (you can often use one sachet for every other tray\/liner if they are touching). For pots and baskets, place the sachet in the center next to the plant so the plant grows around it. Don’t let the bottom of the sachet touch the soil, since it can wick moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSachets on a hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e For larger plants, hang a sachet on a hook on the plant itself, close to the stem. Don’t lay sachets flat on the soil, where they tend to grow mold underneath, especially with top-watering. Very tall or wide plants may need more than one sachet for adequate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the sachets work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each sachet is filled with predatory and feeder mites that allow a slow, constant release over an extended period. Sachets last up to 5 weeks, and the week number is printed on the back. If a sachet is less than five weeks old, simply leave it in the plant — sachets are water-resistant and the mites reproduce inside and exit through a tiny hole. Sachets older than five weeks from the current week should be replaced (or left in the crop if removal is difficult).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store predatory mites for more than 8 hours; keep them in moderate humidity at 55–65°F until ready to release. Apply sachets as soon as possible. Do not store sachets in a refrigerator, air-conditioned room, or cooler — these conditions dry them out and ruin them. If storage is unavoidable, hold sachets around 60°F, keep humidity high, and open the box so carbon dioxide does not build up and kill the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants for decreasing populations of thrips larvae and whitefly. Scouting for predatory mite adults can be difficult, so the most reliable method is to watch for reduced pest pressure after releases. Predatory 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 If used alongside \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e, use caution. In a greenhouse with mixed mites and whiteflies, clean up honeydew deposits and excessive webbing before release. Try to maintain microclimate humidity around 70%, supplementing with misting if conditions get too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"100 mini Sachets(250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947617243292,"sku":"A1H","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 mini Sachets(250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947617276060,"sku":"A1K","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mini Sachets(250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947617308828,"sku":"AS5H","price":287.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mini Sachets(250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947617341596,"sku":"AS5K","price":287.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 mini Sachets(250ea)\/hook","offer_id":46947617374364,"sku":"AS1H","price":560.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 mini Sachets(250ea)\/stick","offer_id":46947617407132,"sku":"AS1K","price":560.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/AMBLYforce_S_Sachets_100_mini_Sachets_250ea_hook.webp?v=1779326267","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/products\/amblyseius-swirskii-mites-in-slow-release-packets","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}