Predatory Mites Whitepaper
andersoni. In a healthy, good growing plant
canopy the humidity close to the leaf surface, where
the mites live, is higher than in the surrounding air.
High humidity [...] persimilis is the best option.
• N. californicus is more effective on spider mites
than the generalists.
• N. cucumeris, A. swirskii, A. limonicus,
T. [...] very slow. If the
temperature is below 8°C for a longer time,
A. swirskii will die.
Control of thrips
• N. cucumeris, A. swirskii and A. andersoni
predate