Amblyline - 80m Bugline (6)

Amblyseius cucumeris

Amblyline biological control agent contains the predatory mite Amblyseius cucumeris. It is a predator of Western Flower thrips, Chilli Thrips and several other thrips species.

Key Features

• Targets a wide range of thrips species.
• Long history of highly effective use against thrips larvae.
• Disperses quickly throughout the crop.
• Applicable for use in a wide range of crops.
• Amblyseius mites can also feed on pollen which allows for effective, long term control.
• Mites are not susceptible to diapause.

How it works

• The formulation is carefully designed to increase the number of predatory Amblyseius cucumeris mites that are released onto the crop each day.
• Total Cucumeris mite development time at 24°C/75°F is 6-9 days. This development time complements the lifecycle of Western Flower Thrips.
• Optimum temperature range for Cucumeris mites is 66-80°F with humidity between 65%-75%.
• The beneficial mites feed on first larval stage (L1) and cannot attack larger larvae or adults.

Delivery System

• Bran-vermiculite formulation
• 6 x 80m strips of sachets
• 800 000 individual Amblyseius cucumeris

For more details visit the bioline website