Amblyseius andersoni Sachets - Description
What's Inside a Sachet
Each hanging sachet holds about 250 andersoni mites at every life stage, so new predators keep walking out a few at a time. Plants get a steady supply of predators instead of a single release.
How Andersoni Works
A. andersoni is a generalist predatory mite that hunts spider mites, russet mites and broad mites, and it can live on pollen until pests show up. That's why sachets work before you see any damage. Females lay eggs on leaf hairs on the undersides of leaves. Eggs hatch in 2–3 days, young mites reach adulthood in about 8–12 days in summer, and adults live about 3 weeks.
When to Hang Sachets
- Early in the season, before spider mites and russet mites build up.
- Where temperatures swing between cool and hot, when many other predators slow down.
- Between treatments, to keep predators on the plants with no repeated handling.
Where It Works
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes, fruit trees, citrus, tomatoes and other vegetables, hemp and ornamentals, in greenhouses, grow rooms, gardens, orchards and fields. In an orchard, one sachet per tree is a common starting point.
Safe, Sustainable Pest Management
- No synthetic pesticides
- Safe around people and pets when used as directed
- Safe for use on edible crops when used as directed
- Works alongside the rest of your IPM program