Californicus predatory mites

Bugs for Bugs have a new species of predatory mite to help growers in the war agains spider mites.  Neoseiulus californicus are very aggressive and extremely hardy with the flexibility to be able to survive well even at low prey densities.  This is largely due to their ability to take advantage of alternate food sources including other mite species and pollen.

The new mass rearing system developed in the Bugs for Bugs R&D department by our entomologist Alberto Guanilo represents a real step forward.  The ability to rear these important predators without the need for a host plant means we can make them available to growers in greater numbers at less cost.

More information is available about californicus mites at: http://www.bugsforbugs.com.au/product/Californicus-spider-mite-predator

Two spotted spider mite adult and eggs on bean leaf

Neoseiulus californicus adult and immature with spider mite eggs visible