Beneficial predatory mites are adult mites that seek out and kill pest mites, particularly the common spider mite and two spotted mites. The pest mites typically feed on the underside of leaves of indoor plants and trees.

Predatory mites can be distinguished from pest mites because they have pear shaped bodies, their front legs are longer, and they do not have spots on either side of their body. Their technical name is Phytoseiulus persimilis and they range in color from pale salmon in immature stages to orange as adults.

Coverage: About 2 to 5 predatory mites per infested plant and 500 to 2,000 per tree.

Quantity: There are approx 2000 live adults drop shipped from rearing facilities Timing of shipment is subject to their scheduling.

Release: The predatory mites are shipped as adults in bottles with a medium such as corn grit or vermiculite. They should be released in the evening of the same day received. Shake them out of the bottle on leaves and in any area where they are likely to find pest mites.

Life Cycle: The adult female lays 50 to 60 eggs which will hatch into larvae and become adults. The entire cycle takes about 10 days, twice as fast as pest mites.

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