Phytoseiulus persimilis Spider Mite Predators

s0cK3y3

Active Member
I have a very minor infestation of Spider Mites. I just applied the second application of a Neem Oil/Dishsoap mixture. I do not physically see any spider mites and have only actually seen maybe 4 or 5 total, however I think I do see eggs (which makes sense on 2nd appliation)

My question is, would it be advisable just to be safe to introduce Phytoseiulus Persimilis to the plants? If so, I am slightly confused about how to control the humidity levels appropriate to their effective reproduction.

I understand the hudity level needs to be above 60% which concerns me slightly just that I understood anything over 50% humidty unsafe. Right now my temperatures run from 72°-85° and 9-14% humidity.

Can anyone knowledgeable please review this and grace me with some input I would much appreciate it. THanks in advance:leaf:



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potroast

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Well, if you intend to introduce beneficial bugs, then you can't have any pesticide traces left, or they'll die. Also, no sticky traps around. And it takes some time for beneficials to take over, and usually by that time, the mites have set up housekeeping.

HTH :mrgreen:
 
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