Spider Mite Control

Galendromus occidentalis Host Pest: All stages of Spider mites (not effective on eggs of European red mites). This mite predator is very versatile and tolerates high temperatures and high humidity (60-85 percent) well, both indoors and out. Tolerates low humidity of inland valleys. Does not do well in cool coastal areas. Use G. occidentalis to control spider mites, two spotted mites, Russet mites, and others on gardens, greenhouses, and orchards of all types, fruit trees, grapes, corn, cotton, ornamentals and strawberries. Adults eat 1-3 pest adults or up to 6 pest eggs/day. Develops from egg to adult in 7 to 14 days depending on temperature. Does best in warm weather (80° to 110° F) and tolerates the low humidity. Goes into diapause (hibernation) in colder temperatures. Highly perishable, should be applied to the crop as soon as possible. If storage is necessary refrigerate at 45°-50° F. for up to five days. Recommended for greenhouses only if plants are maintained as low as 30% relative humidity. Release rates: Indoors, 2-3/sq. ft. every 2 weeks, 2-3 applications; Outdoors, 2,000-5,000/acre every 2 weeks, 2-3 applications at the first sign of spider mites. Later releases will require much higher numbers to be effective. Avoid using pesticides one week prior and one week after release of the predators. Also see Galendromus annectens 155211 1,000 Galendromus occidentalis (.3#) $30.00 155281 5,000 Galendromus occidentalis (1#) $150.00 Select 1,000 5,000 qty: Preferred Shipping methods: FedEx or UPS 2nd Day or Overnight. Cart orders that have anything other than 2nd Day or Overnight shipping will be upgraded. Permit required for shipment to Hawaii and many countries outside the USA. "Live & perishable product sales, once shipped are final, non-cancelable and non-refundable, unless approved by a Biocontrol Network officer." Additional links Adult predatory mite at Holt Studios in the UK