NaturesGoodGuys Hypoaspis miles aka Stratiolaelaps scimitis Fungas Gnat Control

Description

Hypoaspis miles aka stratiolaelaps scimitis
RELEASE RATES:
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Note:
These rates are for preventative control only, multiple releases and/or higher quantities are necessary for heavier infestations.
TREATMENT SIZE
QUANTITY
TIME PERIOD
Small Areas
30 per sq. ft.
regularly
Large Areas
25,000 per 1,000 sq. ft.
regularly
TARGET PESTS:
Fungus Gnat Larvae, Thrips, Sciarid Flies, Shore Flies, Root Aphids, Springtails, Root Mealybugs, Bulb Mites and Poultry Mites.
Some experience farmers say they also attack rollie pollies and sow bugs.
RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS:
Hypoaspis miles a.ka. Stratiolaelaps scimitus.
Hypoaspis are hardy insects and can adapt to a wide variety of conditions except flooding. These mites will survive mild winters but are inactive below 57°. As with most beneficial insects Hypoaspis work best as a preventative control, before pest populations are high.
It is recommended to apply Hypoaspis before or shortly after planting. To control high infestation of fungus gnats, Hypoaspis can be used with beneficial nematodes (SF).
LIFECYCLE:
Hypoaspis life cycle takes approx. 18 days. Hypoaspis eggs hatch in 2 to 3 days into nymphs. Each Hypoaspis can consumes 1 to 5 pest per day. Also survives if pests are not present by feeding on algae and plant debris