BioBee BioAndersoni - Amblyseius andersoni mites

MAIN TARGETS

Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and other mites including: European red mite, broad mite, cyclamen mite and russet mite.

ADDITIONAL TARGETS

Western flower thrips.

TIPS

Often used in tomatoes due to their ability to navigate trichomes. they are active across a wide temperature range allowing for early season introduction into crops but can enter diapause with cooler temperatures and short day lengths (<10 hours).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & PACKAGING

BioAndersoni (Amblyseius andersoni) is a predatory mite that feeds on small arthropod prey and pollen. BioAndersoni is less than 1mm in length and is often used in tomatoes due to its ability to maneuver between trichomes. They are active across a wide temperature range, allowing for early season introduction into crops yet might enter diapause with cooler temperatures and short day lengths (<10 h.). 

Since A. andersoni is able to feed on pollen, it can be applied before the pests’ arrival.

BioAndersoni is packaged in a bottle,  bags or in boxes with sachets of predatory mites.

Dosage can vary depending on the crop and the level of infestation.

STORAGE

• Storage temperature: 15-18°C (59-64°F)
• Do not store in sunlight
• Roll back & forth before use
• Store horizontally

APPLICATION

Bottle application:

• BioAndersoni is shipped in insulated, chilled boxes. Packaging must be kept intact until placed in the field.
• Keep in a cool location 16°C until release.
• The predatory mites should be released within 24 hours of receipt.
• Remove the product containers from the box, one at a time.
• Before use turn, roll the bottle back and forth gently, to mix BioAndersoni with the vermiculite.
• The predators are released by sprinkling the contents of the bottle on the leaves of the host plants, preferably in a shady area.
• Do not expose the bottles to direct sunlight.

Sachet application:

• Hang directly into a well-formed axillary meristem at medium height or where flowering is present.

The amount and frequency of the application (introduction rate) is determined by the target crop, level of infestation, weather conditions and damage inflicted to the crop.

DISCLAMER

Before combining this product with any chemical pesticide in the crop, please consult your BioBee technical field representative. 

BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. produces and markets biological products. Production is carried out using innovative techniques under controlled quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001:2015, as well as IOBC’s international standards for mass-production of insects. All products are tested to meet specification requirements before leaving the factory.

The success of biological pest control is affected by the crop’s initial pest population (upon application of the product), weather conditions and chemical residue present in the crop, among other possible aggravating factors.

Under no circumstance shall BioBee or Groupe Horticole Ledoux inc. be liable for the outcome of the implementation in the field, as it has no control over local conditions, the application method, or the possible improper treatment/storage of the product.