{"product_id":"neoseiulus-californicus-spider-mite-predator","title":"CALIforce™ – Neoseiulus (=Amblyseius) californicus – spider mite predator","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCALIforce™ is the predatory mite \u003cem\u003eNeoseiulus\u003c\/em\u003e (=\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003cem\u003ecalifornicus\u003c\/em\u003e, a hardy generalist that keeps hunting spider mites even when prey is scarce. Every active stage is predatory: it feeds on all stages of spider mites — including the eggs — averaging about five prey a day, with a strong preference for two-spotted spider mite. It is most effective at low prey density, shrugs off warm, dry conditions better than many predators, tolerates cooler conditions, and can survive long stretches with no food. Available in bottles, shaker tubes, and slow-release sachets, it works across vegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, and tree nurseries, 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;\"\u003eEuropean \/ Citrus Red Mite (\u003cem\u003ePanonychus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt will also feed on thrips larvae and pollen, which helps it persist between mite outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, hemp\/cannabis, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Neoseiulus californicus controls spider mites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEvery active life stage of californicus is predatory. Adults prefer the larvae and nymphs of spider mites, while the larvae mainly eat spider mite eggs, so the population works across the whole pest life cycle. It is noted for hunting where prey is scarce and performing at low prey density, which makes it a strong preventative choice — and its tolerance of warm, dry, and cooler conditions gives it a wide working window.\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\u003eLow Infestation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 per sq. ft.; regular releases recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 per sq. ft.\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;\"\u003eBest used in areas where little to no prey mites exist yet — it works well for prevention, and is also useful against other mites.\u003c\/p\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\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid releasing in the heat of the day. Misting the foliage just before release can help but is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the container on its side for at least half an hour in a warm area so the mites warm up and distribute themselves evenly. When ready, gently rotate or tumble the container to spread the mites through the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the container in the crop and gently tap the californicus evenly onto the foliage of the plants to be treated, concentrating the bulk at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. Leave the container in the treatment area for 24 hours after release to ensure all mites have dispersed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store predatory mites for more than 8 hours. Hold at a moderately humid 55–65°F until ready to release, and do not refrigerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e With diligent scouting they can sometimes be found on the foliage or flowers, but the best measure of effectiveness is a reduction in pest mite populations after releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e CALIforce™ is best used for prevention or when spider mite levels are still low; it is not advisable for moderate or heavy outbreaks. For active outbreaks, use \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 5,000","offer_id":46950176424092,"sku":"CA5","price":39.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 25,000","offer_id":46950176456860,"sku":"CA25","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Sachets on hook (10,000 mites)","offer_id":46950176358556,"sku":"CA1H","price":117.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Sachets on hook (50,000 mites)","offer_id":46950176391324,"sku":"CA5H","price":479.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CALIforce_100_sachets_on_hook_10000_mites.webp?v=1779291331","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/products\/neoseiulus-californicus-spider-mite-predator","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}