{"title":"Predator Mites","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen pests threaten your living soil ecosystem, chemical sprays aren't the answer, they disrupt the natural microbial pathways you've worked so hard to build. Our premium, live \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003ePredator Mites\u003c\/b\u003e offer an elite, chemical-free bio-defense strategy. From subterranean shields like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"274\"\u003eHypoaspis miles\u003c\/b\u003e patrolling your root zones to plant guardians like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"342\"\u003eAmblyseius andersoni\u003c\/b\u003e sweeping your foliage, these beneficial insects are sent fresh for maximum vitality. They hunt down destructive pests right where they hide, protecting your garden without harming your plants, your soil biology, or the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slow-release-sachets-for-red-spider-mite-amblyseius-andersoni","title":"Slow release sachets for Red Spider Mite (Amblyseius Andersoni)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius Andersoni\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily used to prevent a spider mite infestation (especially in houseplants) or as an out of season control rather than as a solution for a bad infestation.   It's an excellent product for catching the spider mites as they come out of hibernation in the early spring. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sachets contain a breeding colony of mites that crawl out slowly over a period of 4-6 weeks stopping an infestation from taking hold.  If you already have spider mites in large numbers please use Phytoseiulus first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese predatory mites are widely used in commercial glasshouses to control unwanted plant pests.  \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius Andersoni \u003c\/em\u003eis used to treat different species of Red Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus spp. and Panonychus spp.) \u003c\/em\u003eFuchsia\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eGall Mites, Pear Blister Mites, Rust Mites, Boxus Mite and Thrips, it can tolerate a wide range of high and low temperatures 6°C to 40°C, making it a great early season control. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"5 Sachets","offer_id":56958963974475,"sku":"RSM-AN-SH-XS","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 sachets","offer_id":56958964007243,"sku":"RSM-AN-SH-S","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Sachets","offer_id":56958964040011,"sku":"RSM-AN-SA-20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 sachets","offer_id":56958964072779,"sku":"RSM-AN-SH-M","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Sachets","offer_id":56958964105547,"sku":"RSM-AN-SH-L","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/8101\/6651\/files\/slow-release-sachets-for-red-spider-mite-amblyseius-andersoni-4988045.jpg?v=1775393594"},{"product_id":"aphid-midge","title":"Aphid Midge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphid Midge (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAphidoletes aphidimyza) will tackle a wide range of aphid species and are particularly useful for controlling aphids in early and late season. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh.  This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched.  Order by 10am Monday for same week despatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdults actively hunt for aphid colonies - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnce an adult female (around 2mm long) finds a colony she will lay her eggs next to it - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe eggs hatch into highly visible orange larvae which feed on the colonies of all types of aphids. Up to 60 different species of aphid.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLarvae inject a poison into the aphid to paralyse it and dissolve the body contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larvae take 7-16 days to mature before pupating in soil or compost and adults emerge after 10-14 days.  You can read the instructions for this product \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Aphid_Midge.pdf?v=1750754507\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instructions for aphid midge\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrders placed by 10am Monday will be despatched later in the week.  The smaller size packs, 250 cocoons are only available March - September.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"250 cocoons","offer_id":56958964138315,"sku":"APL-C1-BL-S","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 cocoons","offer_id":56958964171083,"sku":"APL-C4-BL-M","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/8101\/6651\/files\/aphid-midge-7181124.jpg?v=1775393596"},{"product_id":"slow-release-sachets-for-fuchsia-gall-mite-amblyseius-andersoni","title":"Slow release sachets for Fuchsia Gall Mite (Amblyseius Andersoni)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius Andersoni\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily used to prevent and treat Fuchsia Gall Mite.   It's an excellent product for catching the mites as they comes out of hibernation in the early spring. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DO NOT ORDER THIS PRODUCT IS YOU ALREADY HAVE A GALL MITE INFESTATION, SEE ADVICE BELOW.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sachets contain a breeding colony of mites that crawl out slowly over a period of 4-6 weeks stopping an infestation from taking hold.  If you already have the pest in large numbers please cut the worst of the infestation away before introducing the predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese predatory mites are widely used in commercial glasshouses to control unwanted plant pests.  \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius Andersoni \u003c\/em\u003eis used to treat different species of Red Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus spp. and Panonychus spp.) \u003c\/em\u003eFuchsia\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eGall Mites, Pear Blister Mites, Rust Mites  and Thrips, it can tolerate a wide range of high and low temperatures 6°C to 40°C, making it a great early season control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have left it a bit long for the slow release to get on top of the population, if a pest population is already established it will be difficult for \u003ci\u003eAmblyseius\u003c\/i\u003e species to gain effective control quickly. 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