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| Feltiella acarisuga |
Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge of spider mites. In greenhouses it is mainly used for the control of two-spotted spidermite and carmine mite. Feltiella adults are strong flyers (>45 m) and once established can disperse through the entire crop. However dispersion will not occur until food in the original release point is scarce, so proper distribution in the greenhouse is key. Female midges have an excellent searching capacity, and can easily find spidermite colonies (even small ones) to lay their eggs in. Immediately after hatching, the larvae start sucking their prey empty. Feltiella has 4 larval stages and can prey on as many as 5 times more spidermites per day than Phytoseiulus. Feltiella also works on dark, cloudy and cold weather, so it can be applied in autum/early spring and in strawberry production.
Key Features
- Voracious predatory midge
- Strong flyer with great searching capacity
- The larvae feed on all stages of various spider mites
- Feeds on diapausing mites
- Adults feed on pollen and nectar
- Active even in cold and dark weather, e.g. in spring and autumn
- Contrary to some other gall midges, larvae do not feed on plant tissue, creating abnormal plant growths called galls
Storage
- Use immediately upon receipt
- If not possible, product can be briefly stored in at 43-46˚F (6-8˚C)
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| 17146 |
Feltiella (Paper) |
250/pack |
| 17343 |
Feltiella acarisuga |
250 |
| 17363 |
Petri Plate - Feltiella acarisuga |
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