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Hypoaspis
Stratiolaelaps spp.
Predator of fungus gnats etc
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Target Pests
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Fungus gnat larvae in potting mixes, Bradysia spp.
Pupae of Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis
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Crops suitable
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Greenhouse cut flower, vegetable and nursery crops using potting mixes, soil, rock wool and perlite.
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Description
How to use
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Soil dwelling predatory mite.
Sprinkle material containing mites on soil around infected plants
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Hypoaspis or Stratiolaelaps adult
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Release rates
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Preventative treatments:
15,000 per 100-150 square meters of bedding, or
15,000 per 200-300 150 mm pots
Curative treatments here fungus gnats are well established:
Double the above recommendations.
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Suppliers
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Other biocontrol agents commonly used with Hypoaspis:
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Detailed descriptions and instructions for use are provided in
The Good Bug Book - Second Edition Available from good bug suppliers
Or view or download a PDF file of the Book entry for Hypoaspis.
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Above: fungus gnat adult and below the maggots
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