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Cali Predatory Mites, Neoseiulus californicus Cali Predatory Mites, Neoseiulus californicus, are effective predators of spider mites, eriophyid mites, and persea mites in avocados, strawberries, grapes, corn, cotton, and ornamental plants.  These mites are commonly used in greenhouses and does well in costal, California weather. The Cali Predatory Mite can tolerate low humidity and temperatures up to 105°F and are resistant to some commonly used pesticides and fungicides.  Best to release predatory mites (2,500-5,000 acre) early in the growing season before the pest mite density is too high. More Info... Cost: $13/1,000 predatory mites (minimum order is 5,000 mites = $65; volume discounts begin at 250,000 mites)

Western Predatory Mite, Galendromus occidentalis The Western Predatory Mite, Galendromus occidentalis, is an effective predator of spider mites (including the Two-spotted, Pacific and Willamette spider mites) and eriophyid mites in deciduous fruit trees (almonds and walnuts), grapes, corn, cotton, and ornamental plants.  Commonly used in dry, inland valleys, the Western Predatory Mite can tolerate temperatures up to 120°F.  These mites are also resistant to some commonly used pesticides and fungicides.  Best to release predatory mites (2,500-5,000 acre) early in the growing season before the pest mite density is too high.  More Info... Cost: $13/1,000 predatory mites (minimum order is 5,000 mites = $65; volume discounts begin at 250,000 mites)

Beneficial Insects

Six-spotted Thrips, Scolothrips sexmaculatus Six-spotted Thrips, Scolothrips sexmaculatus, are predatory thrips that consume European red mites, cyclamen mites, and spider mites.  These thrips can be identified from pest thrips by three dark spots on each wing cover.  Six-spotted Thrips are used on grapes, almonds, and stone fruits in San Joaquin Valley and North coast CA.  They work well at temperatures >90°F at 1,000 to 2,000 thrips/acre. More Info... Cost:  $49/1,000 (minimum order is 5,000 = $245; available April thru September)

Mealybug Destroyer, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The Mealybug Destroyer, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, is a small ladybird beetle that consumes mealybugs including vine (new addition), grape, etc. More Info... Cost: $44.50/100 adults; $64/250 adults; $174/1,000 adults (volume discounts at 2,500 adults)

Vine & Citrus Mealybug Parasitoid (Parasitic Wasp), Anagyrus pseudococci For use with low to medium vine mealybug (VMB) populations. Female wasp stings the 2nd instar larva thru adult VMB causing feeding to cease and eventual death. Adult wasps are shipped in vials and should be released throughout vineyard starting in April thru August or at the first sign of crawlers. Release rate is 500 wasps/acre for 5 months (2,500 total wasps per season). Recommend use in conjunction with pheromones and mealybug destroyer beetles. More Info... Cost: $20/100 female wasps

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Two-Spotted Spider Mites, Tetranychus urticae The Two-Spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae, is a common pest mite on a variety of plants and trees.  This mite is available to researchers and/or growers to begin an insectary planting.  Cost:  Please call 661.792.6810 for pricing information.

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