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Beneficial Insects, BioSwirskii Whitefly Control, 200,000 Count by BioBee

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Beneficial Insects, BioSwirskii Whitefly Control, 200,000 Count by BioBee

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A worldwide biological control against whiteflies and thrips!

BioBee's Bio Swirskii is a predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii, of east Mediterranean origin. A. swirskii is a generalist predator and feeds on various insects and mites, making it a worldwide biological control agent against whiteflies and thrips. Bio Swirskii is packed in a 1-liter container. The mites are mixed with bran, along with their food, the prey mite, Carpoglyphus lactis. The prey mites do not survive on the plant and are harmless to the crop. Bio Swirski is compatible with selective conventional chemicals (according to the list of compatible chemicals provided by BioBee).

Adult female A. swirskii appear off-white and droplet-shaped. This species has a characteristic rapid movement when disturbed or exposed to bright light. The eggs are oval-shaped and transparent to white.

Prior to release, place the container in a horizontal position and rotate gently to allow proper mixing of the predatory mites in the bran carrier. Sprinkle over plant leaves or place into a BioBee D-BoxThe former application method is good for horizontal crops whereas the latter is more effective in vertical crops. Apply Bio Swirski either early in the morning or late in the afternoon, under relatively mild temperatures. During application, the containers should be taken from shipment package one by one and the predators should be released immediately. If necessary, Bio Swirski can be stored for 24 hours at a temperature of 50-60*F from the time of arrival until release, but it should never be frozen or left exposed to direct sunlight.

In crops where Amblyseius swirskii can feed on pollen, such as sweet pepper, Bio Swirski can be introduced preventively before the appearance of the target pests, when flowers first appear. When pollen is not available for the predators, Amblyseius swirskii should be introduced upon the first appearance of the target pests. The release rate depends upon the nature of the crop, the ecosystem (e.g. open field or greenhouse) and the rate of pest infestation. Temperatures of 70-80*F and humidity above 60 percent enhances predator activity and ensures success.

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Product Specs
  • Target pests: sweet potato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), the greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariprum), and young larvae of Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), two-spotted spider mite and red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), the Carmine spider mite (Tetranychus cinnabarinus), and the broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus)
  • Crops: Various greenhouse and open-field vegetables such as sweet pepper, eggplant, cucumber, beans, greenhouse ornamentals such as such as rose, chrysanthemum and bedding plants and fruits like citrus
Product Warranty Information

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Product Features
  • Bio Swirskii Whitefly Control: A worldwide biological control against whiteflies and thrips
  • 200,000 Count: Bag contains 200,000 predatory mites
  • Predatory Mite: Amblyseius swirskii is a generalist predator and feeds on various insects and mites
  • Compatibility: Bio Swirskii is compatible with selective conventional chemicals (according to the list of compatible chemicals provided by BioBee)
  • Easy to use: Sprinkle over plant leaves or place into a BioBee D Box
  • Effective in various crops: Sweet pepper, eggplant, cucumber, beans, greenhouse ornamentals such as rose, chrysanthemum and bedding plants and fruits like citrus
  • Temperature and humidity: Temperatures of 70 80*F and humidity above 60 percent enhances predator activity and ensures success.
Product Shipping Weight
  • 10 pounds
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is BioBee's Bio Swirskii and what pests does it control?
BioBee's Bio Swirskii is a predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii, of east Mediterranean origin. It is a generalist predator that feeds on various insects and mites, making it a worldwide biological control agent against whiteflies and thrips, as well as young larvae of Western flower thrips, two spotted spider mite, red spider mite, the Carmine spider mite, and the broad mite.

2. How should Bio Swirski be applied?
Prior to release, the container should be gently rotated to allow proper mixing of the predatory mites in the bran carrier. Sprinkle over plant leaves or place into a BioBee D Box. Apply Bio Swirski either early in the morning or late in the afternoon, under relatively mild temperatures. During application, the containers should be taken from shipment package one by one and the predators should be released immediately.

3. Can Bio Swirski be used on all types of crops?
Bio Swirski is compatible with various greenhouse and open field vegetables such as sweet pepper, eggplant, cucumber, beans, greenhouse ornamentals such as rose, chrysanthemum, and bedding plants, and fruits like citrus.

4. What is the ideal temperature for using BioBee's Bio Swirskii?
Temperatures of 70-80°F and humidity above 60 percent enhances predator activity and ensures success.

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