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Key things we want you to know
Targets: Immature thrips and whitefly eggs and larvae. It also feeds on red spider mites and broad mites.
Temperature: Develops well in warm, humid environments and controls thrips at warmer temperatures than cucumeris.
Supplied as: A shaker of 25K or 50K mobile stages in bran-based media.
Storage: If you cannot release right away, keep in the original packaging in a cool, dark place at 50 to 57°F.
Ordering: Reared to order, so allow 1 to 2 weeks. Ships overnight, and live insects cannot be returned or refunded.
Swirskii (Amblyseius swirskii)
Amblyseius swirskii is an efficient predatory mite used for the control of young stages of the western flower thrips as well as the eggs and young nymphs of white flies. It is a good option for thrips and whitefly management on many ornamental and vegetable crops. It also feeds on red spider mites as well as on broad mites.
Main targets are immature thrips (various species) and whitefly eggs and larvae. Also targets broad and cyclamen mites as well as pollen.
The mites are pale yellow to pale tan while their eggs are white and oval shaped.
Swirskii does not hibernate and develops will in warm, humid environments. Controls thrips at warmer temperatures than cucumeris mites.
Product
BioSwirski arrives in a shaker containing 25K or 50K mobile stages (adults and juveniles) of A. swirskii.
The product is mixed with a bran-based media and includes a dosing cap that facilitates application.
BioSwirski is also available in sachets of 250 predatory mites each.
Application
Application With The Shaker
- The product should be transported to the crop site in the insulated shipping boxes.
- Disperse the BioSwirski mites over the plant as close as possible to the time of receipt.
- Before releasing, gently rotate the container to evenly mix the mites and bran-based media.
- The mites are released by turning the shaker cap to the desired opening and gently tapping the container over the plants while walking between the rows of crops.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight.
Application With The Sachets
- The product should be transported to the crop site in the insulated shipping boxes.
- The sachets should only be removed from the shipping boxes when ready to apply.
- Hang the BioSwirski sachets on the plant as close as possible to the time of receipt.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight.
Suggested Application: Apply 10 mites per square foot.
Please note that the frequency and amount of BioSwirski to be released is determined by the type of crop, environmental conditions, level of infestation and damage incurred by the pest.
Shipping
Orders can take 1 - 2 weeks to arrive to you. Beneficial Insects are reared to order. You can refer to our order and shipping deadlines to get a better idea of when your order will be ready here (PDF, opens in new tab).
Please feel free to call or email us before placing your order if you have any questions.
All beneficial insects are shipped via an overnight carrier once the order is ready to leave the insectary.
The product is packaged in insulated shipping boxes.
The shakers and sachets should only be removed from the shipping boxes when ready to apply.
Refunds And Returns
Please note that once you have made your purchase, we are unable to accept returns or process refunds for beneficial insects. The specific quantity and insect state you order are specially reared at the insectary so as to handle your particular pest pressure and arrive viable and ready to get to work!
Storage
If the mites cannot be immediately released, the containers must be stored in their original packaging, in a cool dark place at temperatures of 50°F -57°F. BioSwirskii can be stored for up to 2 days in recommended conditions. Store horizontally . Do not store in sunlight.
Resources
If you would like to speak to an expert to produce a tailor-made IPM program to meet your individual needs, please email us at orders@kisorganics.com or call us at (425) 558-0990.