{"product_id":"spider-mite-predators-phytoseiulus-persimilis","title":"Spider Mite Predators (Phytoseiulus Persimilis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEradicate two-spotted \/ greenhouse \/  red spider mites organically and without pesticides, with our predatory mites. The species \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus Persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e has been used as an effective spider mite solution for over 45 years. Available in 2,000 or 10,000 quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is only available as a special order and from collection in-store. Please contact us directly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus Persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e actively hunts and eats all staged of mites, from eggs to adults. Ideal for protecting edible, consumable and ornamental crops from the ravages of spider mite. Because \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus Persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e reproduces faster than the spider mites they feed on (capable of doubling their population every two days), they're able to fully eradicate pest populations after a suitable period of time. Each \u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus Persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e can eat five adult Spider Mites and 20 Spider Mite larvae each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhytoseiulus Persimilis\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in warm, humid environments, making it ideal for early vegetative stages of your plant's cycle, but less suitable for mid-late flower when drier conditions are favourable. This species is also unable to support itself without the presence of prey to feed on, so is best used on established populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor spider mite predators that are more suited as a preventative and also thrive in hotter, drier conditions, choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hytachydroponics.com\/products\/spider-mite-predators-amblyseius-californicus\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius Californicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For the most effective approach to organically control a spider mite infestation, consider combining both species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRates of use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Low Level Curative (low population infestations) - 20 mites per m2\u003cbr\u003e•    Curative (more serious infestations) - 50 mites per m2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat fortnightly dependent on monitoring and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hytec Horticulture","offers":[{"title":"2000","offer_id":47457075069260,"sku":"SPIDER-PREDS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10000","offer_id":47457075102028,"sku":"SPIDER-PREDS-2","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/3044\/4620\/files\/spider-mite-predators-phytoseiulus-persimilis.jpg?v=1702560541","url":"https:\/\/hytachydroponics.com\/products\/spider-mite-predators-phytoseiulus-persimilis","provider":"Hytec Horticulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}