BeneficialCyclamen mite

Thrips predatory mite for cyclamen mite

Amblyseius cucumeris · predatory mite

Against cyclamen mite

In UK glasshouse trials, cucumeris and californicus cut cyclamen mite on potted strawberries by 71–81%, and a 1:10 predator-to-prey ratio worked best (Easterbrook 2001). The record is mixed, though: a later UK study found no reduction on potted plants, and UC IPM says cucumeris releases have not proven effective in strawberry. Clean stock and heat treatment come first.

Rate50–100 /m² per release (Cornell general rate; none published for cyclamen mite); aim for about 1 predator to 10 cyclamen mites

TimingAt the first crinkled new growth, or preventively on stock plants under glass

Temperature15–25 °C best (Koppert); UConn gives 75–85 °F and Cornell 25–35 °C; not effective above 30 °C (Koppert); humidity above 65–70%

macro · thrips predatory mite on cyclamen mite

The pestCyclamen mitePhytonemus pallidusCrinkled, cupped and stunted new leaves; withered budsFull pest profile →

Before you order

Sprinkled onto the leaves or hung in slow-release sachets from planting; it eats only the youngest thrips larvae, so it has to be in place before thrips build up. How it works, how to tell it has established and the supplier list are on the full Amblyseius cucumeris profile.

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Other controls for cyclamen mite

Neoseiulus californicusPredatory mite · No cyclamen-mite rate is published; general supplier rates are 5–125 /m² per release