{"title":"Broad, Russet \u0026 Cyclamen Mites","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe pest you can't see\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad mites (\u003cem\u003ePolyphagotarsonemus latus\u003c\/em\u003e), cyclamen mites (\u003cem\u003ePhytonemus pallidus\u003c\/em\u003e) and russet or rust mites are far too small to see without magnification, and by the time you notice them you're not looking at mites — you're looking at damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe signature is distorted new growth. Leaves emerge puckered, cupped, narrowed or bronzed. Growing points stall. New foliage comes out looking scarred and hardened, often with a glossy or rusty cast. People spend weeks treating this as a nutrient problem, a light problem or a virus. It is almost always mites, and they are already several generations ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat eats them\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeoseiulus californicus\u003c\/strong\u003e is our first recommendation for eriophyid and russet mites. It's tough, tolerates lower humidity, and persists when prey numbers are low — which matters, because these populations are hard to detect and easy to declare beaten too early.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/strong\u003e works well on broad and cyclamen mites and is the more economical choice for larger collections, particularly in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/predatory-mite-sachets\"\u003esachet form\u003c\/a\u003e where a slow continuous release matches a slow hidden pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Special Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e covers several tarsonemid and eriophyid species at once. It's the sensible choice when you know something is wrong with the new growth but you can't say which mite is doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTwo things to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamaged leaves will not recover. Judge the release by what the \u003cem\u003enext\u003c\/em\u003e flush of growth looks like, not by the leaves already scarred. And treat the neighbours — broad mites travel on hands, tools and whitefly, and rarely stay on one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"treatment-special-blend-predatory-mite-mix","title":"Special Blend Predatory Mite Mix","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eMeet the Special Blend Bottle—a scientifically curated quartet of predatory mites designed to provide broad-spectrum defense against the most notorious crop destroyers. We have combined four distinct species—Andersoni, Cucumeris, Swirskii, and Persimilis—into a single, easy-to-apply bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhy settle for a single soldier when you can deploy an entire army? This isn't just bug control; it is a meticulously balanced ecosystem in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Science: Meet the Quad-Squad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis blend utilizes functional biodiversity. By combining generalist and specialist predators, we cover multiple trophic niches, temperature ranges, and pest life stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Specialist: Phytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eThe Role: The heat-seeking missile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eThe Science: An obligate predator of the Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae). It doesn't just eat them; it hunts them down with high mobility and rapid reproduction rates. If there are spider mites, Persimilis will find them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Heavy Hitter: Amblyseius swirskii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eThe Role: The warm-weather warrior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eThe Science: A voracious Type III generalist predator. Swirskii dominates in warmer, humid environments, aggressively consuming thrips larvae and whitefly eggs. It is the muscle of the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Scout: Neoseiulus cucumeris\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eThe Role: The pollen-loving patroller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eThe Science: This mite thrives on thrips larvae but can survive on pollen when prey is scarce, allowing it to establish a preventative population before an infestation even begins. It provides the \"standing army\" effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Survivor: Amblyseius andersoni\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003eThe Role: The hardy all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003eThe Science: Known for its thermal plasticity, Andersoni stays active in cooler temperatures where others slow down. It attacks spider mites, russet mites, and thrips, ensuring your plants are protected during environmental fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eWhy the \"Special Blend\" Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eBiocontrol fails when you rely on a \"silver bullet.\" The Special Blend works on the principle of synergistic predation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003eClimate Resilience: Whether your grow room dips cool (Andersoni) or spikes hot (Swirskii), one of your predators is always in its prime fighting weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003ePest Coverage: From the webbing of Spider Mites to the hidden larvae of Thrips, this blend attacks pests at different heights on the plant and different stages of their life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003eNo \"Gap\" periods: While specialist predators (Persimilis) might die off if they eat all their prey, the generalists (Cucumeris, Andersoni) stick around on pollen or alternative food sources, maintaining a defensive line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eProduct Specs \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003eFormat: Shaker Bottle (vermiculite\/bran carrier).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003eTarget Pests: Two-Spotted Spider Mites, Thrips (various species), Whiteflies, Russet Mites, Broad Mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003eBest For: Proactive prevention and treating early-to-moderate hotspots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReady to let nature do the heavy lifting? Grab a bottle of Special Blend and watch the bad bugs check out—permanently.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FGMN Nursery","offers":[{"title":"X-Small — 500 Mites — Treats 5 Plants (6\" pots)","offer_id":47119520760050,"sku":"SBLEND-500","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small — 1,000 Mites — Treats 10 Plants (6\" pots)","offer_id":47119520956658,"sku":"SBLEND-1000","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium — 2,000 Mites —  Treats 20 Plants (6\" pots)","offer_id":47119521153266,"sku":"SBLEND-2000","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large — 4,000 Mites —  Treats 40 Plants (6\" pots)","offer_id":47119521349874,"sku":"SBLEND-4000","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large — 10,000 Mites —  Treats 100 Plants (6\" pots)","offer_id":47119521546482,"sku":"SBLEND-10000","price":172.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2X-Large — 25,000 Mites —  Treats 250 Plants (6\" pots)","offer_id":47119521743090,"sku":"SBLEND-25000","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8275\/3778\/files\/SpecialBlendPredatoryMiteMix_ac6f4cd3-3094-40ee-8080-d47a4f476f9b.png?v=1769215748"},{"product_id":"amblyseius-cucumeris-thrips-control","title":"Amblyseius cucumeris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e is a generalist predatory mite in the family Phytoseiidae — the thrips specialist of the commercial biocontrol world. This bottle format contains 100% adults in a vermiculite carrier, formulated for a single targeted deployment against an established pest colony. You open it, you release it, it gets to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the bottle delivers a concentrated adult population all at once, predator-to-prey ratios spike immediately. This is what you want when thrips larvae or broad mites are already visible and causing damage — high numbers fast, before the pest population compounds another generation. The bottle is not a prevention tool; it's a treatment. If you're looking for ongoing 30-day slow release, that's the sachet product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumeris targets thrips first and second instar larvae — the stage where you break the reproductive cycle — along with broad mites, russet mites, and cyclamen mites. Multiple bottle sizes are available to match your growing space, from small home collections to greenhouse scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FGMN Nursery","offers":[{"title":"X-Small — Up to 5 Plants (1,250 Mites)","offer_id":47599045345522,"sku":"CUCU-1250","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small — Up to 10 Plants (2,500 Mites)","offer_id":48712104280306,"sku":"CUCU-2500","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium — Up to 25 Plants (6,250 Mites)","offer_id":48712104313074,"sku":"CUCU-6250","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large — Up to 50 Plants (12,500 Mites)","offer_id":47599045607666,"sku":"CUCU-12500","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large — Up to 100 Plants (25,000 Mites)","offer_id":47599045869810,"sku":"CUCU-25000","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2X-Large — Up to 150 Plants (37,500 Mites)","offer_id":48712104378610,"sku":"CUCU-37500","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3X-Large — Up to 200 Plants (50,000 Mites)","offer_id":48712104411378,"sku":"CUCU-50000","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8275\/3778\/files\/Cucumeris_bc81330a-ba3b-4a0e-8ad9-b408a8c906ad.png?v=1770127152"},{"product_id":"amblyseius-swirskii-thrips-treatment","title":"Amblyseius swirskii","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d6e820e6b8860222-49\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"\u003e is widely considered the most powerful and versatile predatory mite available to the modern grower.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-68 citation-end-68\"\u003eIt is a high-metabolism generalist that doesn't just wait for pests—it actively hunts them down.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-67\"\u003eWhile other mites specialize in one specific bug, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-67\"\u003eSwirskii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-67 citation-end-67\"\u003e is a multi-threat predator that consumes massive amounts of Thrips, Whiteflies, and microscopic mites.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The bottle format is designed for \"Total Canopy Saturation,\" providing an immediate presence of thousands of hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eField Notes — \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e (Bottle)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBottle — loose mites in vermiculite carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTreatment — an immediate dose onto an active infestation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMixed-stage population with food mites and vermiculite carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHunts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThrips larvae, particularly first instar. Whitefly eggs and young nymphs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEats opportunistically\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSpider mites, broad mites, russet mites, cyclamen mites, other small soft-bodied mites. Taken on encounter, not sought out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso eats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePollen. Sustains the population between prey and after the infestation clears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWon't touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAdult thrips, adult whitefly, aphids, mealybugs, scale, fungus gnats, anything below the soil line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eUpper canopy and new growth. It's a foliar mite — it won't go into the soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e70–90°F (21–32°C). One of the more heat-tolerant phytoseiids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e60% RH and up. Below that, egg hatch drops off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eYes, given warmth and pollen or prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeploy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eImmediately on arrival. Loose mites can't be held\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSprinkle directly onto foliage, concentrating on new growth and infested leaves. Rotate the bottle gently before and during application to keep mites distributed through the carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReapply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEvery 7–14 days while the infestation is active\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCalifornicus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eandersoni\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epersimilis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e, beneficial nematodes, lacewings, ladybugs, \u003cem\u003eAphidius\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCryptolaemus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDiglyphus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep separate from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cem\u003eswirskii\u003c\/em\u003e preys on its juveniles. Don't run both in the same canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical interval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOne day after neem oil or insecticidal soap. Never with sulfur, at any dilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePets, children, plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FGMN Nursery","offers":[{"title":"X-Small — Up to 5 Six-Inch Plants — 500 Mites","offer_id":47160232739058,"sku":"SWIR-500","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small — Up to 10 Six-Inch Plants — 1,000 Mites","offer_id":47160232935666,"sku":"SWIR-1000","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium — Up to 25 Six-Inch Plants — 2,500 Mites","offer_id":47160233132274,"sku":"SWIR-2500","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large — Up to 50 Six-Inch Plants — 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Mites","offer_id":48661492170994,"sku":"SWIR-25000","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8275\/3778\/files\/SwirskiiThripsTreatmentBottle_59d197de-273b-437d-85f3-f3c7cd3a73f1.png?v=1783725406"},{"product_id":"neoseiulus-californicus-bottles-spider-mite-treatment","title":"Neoseiulus californicus","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eNeoseiulus californicus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a hardy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e aggressive predatory mite specifically adapted for hot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e dry environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While many beneficials require high humidity to survive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"167\" class=\"\"\u003eCalifornicus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is the \"survivalist\" of the mite world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is a specialized hunter of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"250\" class=\"\"\u003eSpider Mites\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but it is also a patient generalist that can stay on your plants for weeks without a primary food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eNeoseiulus californicus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003ePrimary Target:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mites.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSecondary Targets:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Broad Mites,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Russet Mites,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and Cyclamen Mites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eKey Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Exceptional tolerance for low humidity and high temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is the best choice for summer greenhouses and indoor grow tents with intense lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FGMN Nursery","offers":[{"title":"X-Small — Up to 10 Six-Inch Plants — 500 Mites","offer_id":47216524820722,"sku":"CALI-500","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small — Up to 20 Six-Inch Plants — 1,000 Mites","offer_id":47600110076146,"sku":"CALI-1000","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium — Up to 50 Six-Inch Plants — 2,500 Mites","offer_id":48666339737842,"sku":"CALI-2500","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large — Up to 100 Six-Inch Plants — 5,000 Mites","offer_id":48666339770610,"sku":"CALI-5000","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large — Up to 200 Six-Inch Plants — 10,000 Mites","offer_id":48666339803378,"sku":"CALI-10000","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2X-Large — Up to 400 Six-Inch Plants — 20,000 Mites","offer_id":48666339836146,"sku":"CALI-20000","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3X-Large — Up to 500 Six-Inch Plants — 25,000 Mites","offer_id":48666339868914,"sku":"CALI-25000","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8275\/3778\/files\/Californicuspredatorymitespidermitetreatmentbottle.png?v=1771019349"},{"product_id":"ultimate-control-predatory-mites-mix","title":"Ultimate Control Predatory Mite Mix","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eUltimate Control Blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is our premier broad-spectrum defense system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While single-species predators often fail when the temperature shifts or a new pest arrives,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this professional-grade cocktail of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"202\" class=\"\"\u003eNeoseiulus californicus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"227\" class=\"\"\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"253\" class=\"\"\u003eAmblyseius swirskii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e provides a multi-layered,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e adaptive defense that evolves with your garden’s needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSpecies Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\" class=\"\"\u003eN. californicus, A. cucumeris, A. swirskii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Simultaneous control of Thrips,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Spider Mites,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Broad Mites,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Russet Mites,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and Whiteflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eKey Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Environmental Resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This blend covers the widest possible range of temperature and humidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ensuring your guardians never stop hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Power of Three: Why Ultimate Control Wins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBy combining these three species,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e you eliminate the \"gaps\" found in more specialized blends:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Spider Mite Specialist (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eCalifornicus\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A hardy predator that thrives in high heat and low humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It can survive for weeks without food,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making it the perfect \"long-term sentry\" for Spider Mites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Thrips Larvae Expert (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eCucumeris\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A relentless worker that targets Thrips larvae before they can mature into flying adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is the foundational layer of thrips prevention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp 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