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Product Overview

The Koppert Swirski-Mite Long Duration Predatory Mites (500 pack) (552) contains active Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites and all stages storage mites mixed with bran. It is ideal for sweet peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, gerberas and roses. It controls eggs and larvae of Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci whiteflies, and young larvae of different thrips species as well. It works by earnestly searching for a prey or by waiting for it to pass by. Once found, a predator mite immediately sucks the target specie until dry. Swirski - Mite Plus can be applied as a preventive, curative light or curative heavy treatment. Predaroty mites lasts for over 4 to 6 weeks. Once purchased, product comes with 500 paper sachets (62500 mites) with hook. Per sachet holds 125 predatory mites.

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Details

Active Ingredient	Predatory mite (Amblyseius swirskii)
Target pests	Young Larvae of various Thrips species, and Eggs and Larvae of White-flies (both Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci)
For use in	Greenhouses & Field Crops
Application	Hang sachets in sheltered positions in the crop and make sure they are not directed to sunlight Swirski-Mite LD Used for Roses, Gerbera, Cucumber, Eggplants and Sweet pepper * See label for complete application instructions
Formulation	Professional Product
Shelf Life	Storage after receipt: 1-2 days Storage temperature: 10-15C/50-60F In the dark Provide ventilation to prevent CO2 accumulation
Color	Mobile stages: beige-pink Eggs: transparent white
Special Features	Long period of effectiveness, 4 to 6 weeks
Parts Included	Hooks & 500 sachets
Shipping Weight	1.00 lbs
Manufacturer	Koppert Biological Systems (Mfg. Number: 552)

SWIRSKI-MITE Long Duration
Amblyseius swirskii (Long duration predatory mite)
Appearance:

Mobile stages: beige-pink, droplet shaped, 'pushed down' position on short legs.
Eggs: oblong, transparent white.

All stages can be found in the corner of main vein and lateral veins and in the flowers.
It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius swirskii in the field from Neoseiulus cucumeris and Neoseiulus californicus.

Introduction

Introduce sachets as soon as possible after receipt.
Hang up sachets in sheltered positions in the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on the moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity of product.
Sachets already have an exit hole.
Handle sachets by the cardboard strip at the top; predatory mites are easily damaged.

Environmental conditions
The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii is:

Not susceptible to diapause, so can be introduced in winter.
Tolerant to high temperature.

Storage and handling
Biological beneficials have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Storing them for a period can have a negative impact on their quality and is only possible under the conditions described below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions.

Storage after receipt: 1-2 days.
Storage temperature: 50-60F (10-15C)
In the dark.
Provide ventilation to prevent CO2 accumulation.

Remarks

Amblyseius swirskii can also develop on pollen of sweet pepper and aubergine.
Due to the bags’ long period of effectiveness, a preventative introduction on the basis of pollen can take place a few weeks before flowering begins.