{"product_id":"neoseiulus-cucumeris-thrips-predatory-mites-in-bran","title":"AMBLYforce™ C – thrips predator (20,000\/ 50,000\/ 250,000 in liter tube)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAMBLYforce™ C is a predatory mite, \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e, used for the prevention, control, and management of thrips, with useful activity against several pest mites. This format ships as loose bulk mites in a 1-liter shaker tube, ready to tap out evenly across the canopy or into release boxes. Cucumeris was the first predatory mite observed to feed on thrips, and as a generalist it also feeds on pollen — so it can be introduced preventively before thrips pressure builds in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWestern Flower Thrips (\u003cem\u003eFrankliniella occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFlower or Eastern Thrips (\u003cem\u003eF. tritici\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnion Thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreenhouse Thrips (\u003cem\u003eHeliothrips haemorrhoidalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMelon Thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips palmi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCyclamen Mite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTomato Russet Mite (\u003cem\u003eAculops lycopersici\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBroad Mite (\u003cem\u003ePolyphagotarsonemus latus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, field crops, row crops, and orchard crops — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, field and row crops, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Amblyseius cucumeris controls thrips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumeris is a phytoseiid predatory mite and the first predatory mite observed to feed on thrips. Like most \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius\u003c\/em\u003e spp., it is a generalist: the nymphal and adult stages are predatory and feed on the first larval stage of thrips. Because it targets that early larval stage, pair it with a soil-dwelling biocontrol agent that attacks the thrips pupal stage for long-term control. Cucumeris also feeds on pollen, which lets it establish in the crop ahead of a thrips outbreak.\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\u003eShaker Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 per sq. ft., repeat weekly or bi-weekly 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\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release bulk mites in the early or late hours of the day of receipt. If that is not possible, avoid the hot, dry times of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the tubes on a shelf horizontally until release so the mites disperse evenly. When ready, hold the tube horizontally and gently rotate to distribute the mites, then unscrew the top, remove the filter paper, and replace the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently tap the mites out of the tube evenly onto the foliage in the area to be treated. A whirlybird-type spreader or a modified leaf-blower speeds up the process and widens the release area, and Universal Release Boxes (URBs) work well too — hang them on the plant and scoop a small amount into each. Concentrate the product at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. Leave the tube, cap removed, in the treatment area for 24 hours so all mites can exit.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check plants for decreasing populations of thrips larvae. 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 Avoid direct sunlight during release, and avoid hot, dry conditions that stress the mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 20,000 in Bran","offer_id":46934866722972,"sku":"NCB2","price":15.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 20,000 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46934866755740,"sku":"NC20K-VM","price":15.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 50,000 in Bran","offer_id":46934866788508,"sku":"NCBN","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 50,000 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46934866821276,"sku":"NCB","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 250,000 in Vermiculite","offer_id":46934866854044,"sku":"NC250K-1L-VM","price":120.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/AMBLYforce_C_bottle_of_20000_in_Bran.webp?v=1779329824","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/products\/neoseiulus-cucumeris-thrips-predatory-mites-in-bran","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}