Typhlodromus
Typhlodromus occidentalis
Predator of twospotted mite
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Target Pests
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Twospotted mite
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Crops suitable
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Deciduous fruits and vegetables in inland areas.
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Description
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Predatory mite which feeds on all stages of TSM. Does well in deciduous fruits and vegetables in drier inland areas.
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Typhlodromus adult feeding on twospotted mite
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How to use
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Used as inoculative releases when mites first appear in the crop or later in the season in order to establish this predator on the property.
Supplied on bean leaves. Place the leaves on infested plants or trees.
Details available on request.
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Peach leaf damaged by twospotted mite
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Suppliers
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Other biocontrol agents commonly used with Typhlodromus:
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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 Typhlodromus.
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