Amblyseius cucumeris Bottled - Application
How to Release Bottled Cucumeris
- Release in the early morning, in the evening, or when grow lights are off.
- Knock down any webbing on infested leaves.
- Lightly mist the leaves.
- Gently turn the bottle to mix the mites through the carrier.
- Sprinkle the contents onto the infested plants, or pour them into hanging release boxes to keep predators where you need them.
- Leave the open bottle near the plants for 72 hours so the last mites can walk out.
- Repeat every 1–2 weeks until the infestation is under control.
Pro Tips
Hanging Release Boxes
Pour bottled mites into hanging release boxes to keep them right where the pests are, with no mess, and to keep the carrier dry.
Good Bug Supplemental Diet
When pest numbers are low, hang Good Bug Supplemental Diet tabs near your release so predators still have food and stay on your plants. Contains shellfish (Artemia).
Chemical Compatibility
Sprayed recently? Some pesticides harm predatory mites for days or weeks after they dry. Check which chemicals are safe for predatory mites and how long to wait before you release.
