{"product_id":"feltiella-acarsigua","title":"Feltiella acarisuga - Spider Mite Control","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte container cf padded-row not-in-quickbuy\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #f68c1e;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: large; color: #f68c1e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"red\" size=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: red;\"\u003eLIVE DELIVERY GUARANTEED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis package contains 250 Feltiella acarisuga pupae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eTARGET PESTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTwo-Spotted Spider Mites and various other mite species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eABOUT FELTIELLA ACARISUGA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe larval stage of Feltiella acarisuga are small and yellowish in color. They have a slender, elongated body shape and are typically less than 1 mm in size. These larvae are active predators and immediately start preying on spider mites once they hatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdult Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory cecidomyid midge, resembling a small fly. They have a delicate appearance with slender bodies measuring around 2-3 mm in length. Female adults actively search for mite colonies to lay their eggs. Adults also consume spider mites.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eYou can expect to see all stages of Feltiella in the greenhouse within 2-3 weeks after application. Once the spider mite population is adequately controlled and their food source becomes scarce, the population of Feltiella will naturally decline.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003ePRODUCT INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeltiella arrive as pupae, which are small, white cocoons attached to paper. The average emergence rate of adults from the pupal stage is approximately 90%. Each tub contains over 300 cocoons to ensure a yield of 250 healthy adults. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRELEASE RATES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLIGHT INFESTATION: 10 Midges per sq. ft., weekly for 3 weeks\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEAVY INFESTATION: 25 Midges per sq. ft., weekly for 3 weeks\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's important to note that these release rates serve as general guidelines and may vary based on the specific pest species, the crop or plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the subsequent effectiveness of the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eSTORAGE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor best results, release immediately. If storage is necessary, store at 50°F for no longer than 48 hours.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRO TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo achieve a comprehensive approach in controlling Spider Mites, it is recommended to combine the use of Feltiella acarisuga with other beneficial predators such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tiptopag.com\/collections\/mite-control\" title=\"Predatory Mites\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/tiptopag.com\/collections\/mite-control\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePredatory Mites\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFeltiella works best on crops with hairy leaves and stems such as cucumbers and tomatoes. They have been shown to work quite effectively on tomatoes where \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tiptopag.com\/products\/phytoseiulus-persimilis\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Phytoseiulus persimilis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePhytoseiulus persimilis\u003c\/a\u003e mites are ineffective. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFeltiella cannot survive in the absence of their prey, so these midges should be released only after a spider mite problem has truly been detected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eLIFESPAN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFemale adult Feltiella actively seek spider mite colonies to feed on and lay their eggs. The eggs will hatch between 2-3 days and the predatory larvae emerge. After approximately two weeks of actively consuming spider mites, the mature Feltiella larvae enter the pupal stage. During pupation, they form protective cocoons adjacent to leaf veins, providing a safe environment for their transformation. Within 7-10 days, adult Feltiella midges emerge from these cocoons, fully developed. Adult lifespan of approximately 4-6 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's important to note that these time-frames are approximate and can be influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and the availability of prey. Monitoring the development and activity of beneficial insect populations, along with environmental conditions, can help determine the progress and effectiveness of their role in pest control efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TipTop Agriculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7865297961012,"sku":"10000473","price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/tiptopag.myshopify.com\/products\/feltiella-acarsigua","provider":"TipTopAg","version":"1.0","type":"link"}