PERSIMILISforce™ is the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis, the specialist for knocking down two-spotted spider mite. It eats nothing but spider mites, and under good conditions its population outgrows the pest’s — which makes it the go-to choice for a fast knockdown of an active outbreak. Use it across vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops, hemp/cannabis, and tree and shrub nurseries.
What it targets
Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)
Carmine Red Mite (T. cinnabarinus) and Pacific Mite (T. pacificus) — controllable at higher-than-normal rates
Crops it supports
Vegetable crops, fruit crops, ornamental crops, hemp/cannabis, and tree & shrub nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.
How Phytoseiulus persimilis controls spider mites
Under normal conditions this predatory mite’s population will outgrow any spider mite population, and adult females lay up to 60 eggs in their lifetime. Because persimilis eats only spider mites, it is excellent for a quick knockdown of that pest. Its optimum performance window is 70–85°F with relative humidity between 60–90%; significantly cooler or warmer temperatures slow its reproduction and development.
Release Rates
Classification
Release Information
Low
0.5 per sq. ft.; regular releases recommended as needed
