Predatory mite for cyclamen mite
UC IPM says early-season releases of N. californicus may control cyclamen mite in strawberry, and that N. cucumeris releases have not proven effective. In a UK glasshouse trial on potted strawberries, releases of N. californicus or N. cucumeris cut cyclamen mite numbers by 71–81% (Easterbrook et al. 2001), though a later UK potted-plant study found no reduction. The mite hides in young, unfolded leaves and flower buds, so start before damage is obvious, and use clean transplants: infested nursery stock is the main source.
Before you order
Slower spider mite predator that survives on pollen and other small prey, so it can go in before mites build up. How it works, how to tell it has established and the supplier list are on the full Neoseiulus californicus profile.
How many do I need?
Area and infestation level in; quantity, cost and a weekly schedule out. Open the calculator →
Other controls for cyclamen mite
- Amblyseius cucumerisPredatory mite · 50–100 /m² per release (Cornell general rate; none published for cyclamen mite); aim for about 1 predator to 10 cyclamen mites