Want to control spider mites biologically? Spider mite is a pest that occurs in many crops. The most common spider mite in horticulture is the greenhouse spider mite Tetranychus urticae. Spider mites on plants are difficult to control because they reproduce quickly and in large numbers, causing the insect to do a lot of damage in a short period. Royal Brinkman offers a wide range of beneficial insects for spider mite control.

Spider mites can be controlled biologically using beneficial insects, including the predatory mite Phyotseiulus and the gall midge Feltielle acarisuga. Natural enemies are an important part of biological control in professional horticulture. By using beneficial insects, you can contain spider mites and keep their spread under control, eliminating the need for chemicals. In this way, the use of beneficial insects contributes to integrated pest management. Want to know more? Our specialists wrote an article about how to recognize and control spider mites. 

The biological control of spider mites can be done with predatory mites. The predatory mite has been successfully used for biological control of spider mites in many crops for a long time. If you want to control spider mites biologically, the predatory mite must be planted near the affected plants. Since the spider mite reproduces quickly, it is important to treat plants that you do not yet see infested. The predatory mites against spider mites are:

• PHYTOcontrol (Phytoseiulus persimilis): PHYTOcontrol from AgroBio contains vermiculite as a carrier, which has the advantage of leaving little residue on the leaf.
• AMBLYCAcontrol (Neoseiulus californicus): This predatory mite can survive on a diet of pollen or other mites, or even for some time without food. Neoseiulus californicus is very effective in combination with Phytoseiulus persimilis.
• ANDERcontrol (Amblyseius andersoni): This predatory mite is an important pest control (Tetranychus urticae). It also affects other spider mites such as fruit spider mites, citrus mites and various bile and rust mites. Andersoni also develops on pollen and thrips.
   

The Feltiella acarisuga gall midge can also be used for the biological control of spider mites. The adult Feltiella acarisuga gall midge does not eat spider mites, but the larvae do. Adult Feltiella females fly around the greenhouse and lay their eggs in spider mite hot spots. The gall midge larvae will eat the spider mite eggs after hatching. Spider mites are found quickly, due to the good searching ability of the female gall midge. In addition to their good searching ability and the fact that they can fly, gall midges are an excellent beneficial insect for spider mite control. Read further in this article about the gall midge Feltiella acarisuga.

There are several options for biological control of spider mites. Do you want to buy beneficial insects for spider mites? Then Royal Brinkman is the right company for you. Do you have any questions or would you like advice on biological spider mite control? Or do you have a question about spider mite control rotation? Contact our specialists and you will receive an answer within 24 hours on working days.