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Shipp JL, Ward KI, Gillespie TJ (1996) Influence of temperature and vapor pressure deficit on the rate of predation by the predatory mite, Amblyseius cucumeris, on Frankliniella occidentalis. Entomol Exp Appl 78:31–38 Spider Mite often feed at the top of plants, so ensure the californicus are released in that area of the plant, or in other evident hot spots of Spider Mite activity. The californicus are supplied in shaker bottles, so you can apply the predators by rotating the bottle and gently shaking the contents directly onto the infested leaves of the plants. Toyoshima S, Amano H (1998) Effect of prey density on sex ratio of two predacious mites, Phytoseiulus persimilis and Amblyseius womersleyi (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Exp Appl Acarol 22:709–723 Takafuji A, Chant DA (1976) Comparative studies of two species of predacious phytoseiid mites (Acarina: Phytoseiidae), with special reference to their responses to the density of their prey. Res Popul Ecol 17:255–310 Over 100 species of phytoseiid predatory mites occur in California. These include at least 25 Neoseiulus species, such as N. barkeri, N. brevispinus, N. californicus, N. cucumeris, and N. fallacis. Neoseiulus californicus appears to be the most abundant and widespread species of this genus in California. More Information

Wharton GW (1985) Water balance of insects. In: Kerkut GA, Gilbert LI (eds) Comprehensive insect physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology, vol 4. Pergamon Press, Oxford, pp 565–603 Bazgir F, Shakarami J, Jafari S (2018) Life table and predation rate of Amblyseius swirskii (Acari: Phytoseiidae) fed on Eotetranychus frosti (Tetranychidae) and Cenopalpus irani (Tenuipalpidae). Syst Appl Acarol 23:1614–1626 We advise using californicus straight away upon delivery, this ensures best results as the Mites will be fresh. Quirós de G M, Lofego AC, de Moraes GJ, Poleo N, Petit Y (2005) Fitoseídos (Acari: Phytoseiidae) del guayabo ( Psidium guajava), en el Estado Zulia, Venezuela. Boletín del Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas 39(2):128–144 See The Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers, Biological Control Organisms for Insects and Mites (PDF), Natural Enemy Releases for Biological Control of Crop Pests, and Protecting Natural Enemies and Pollinators for more information. SpeciesChi H, Liu H (1985) Two new methods for the study of insect population ecology. Bull Inst Zool Acad Sin 24:225–240

Trabanino R, Pitty A, Cave RD (2020) Biological control in Honduras. In: van Lenteren JC, Bueno VHP, Luna MG, Colmenarez YC (eds) Biological control in Latin America and the Caribbean. CABI International, Wallingford, pp 275–289 There are several species of Spider Mite with the most common being the Two Spotted Spider Mite ( tetranychus urticae ). These mites have an oval body and eight legs. They vary in colour from green, yellow, orange-red and dark brown. The eggs are circular and generally located on the underside of leaves. The damage will be evident with the yellowing of leaves, especially on the underside. Yellow dots will also show on top with the whole leaf eventually turning yellow. Spider Mites can also produce webbing on leaves when the population is high.Gotoh T, Tsuchiya A, Kitashima Y (2006) Influence of prey on developmental performance, reproduction and prey consumption of Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Exp Appl Acarol 40:189–204 Kumari M, Sadana GL (1991) Influence of temperature and relative humidity on the development of Amblyseius alstoniae (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Exp Appl Acarol 11:199–203 Phytoseiulus persimilis mites are the most effective Spider Mite predator. They breed faster than the pests and feed immediately when applied. Andersoni mites are most effective when there are low numbers of Spider Mite present on plants, and when temperatures are too cold for our other predators. Andersoni does not like feeding on Spider Mites in high numbers and will not venture into any webbing. Andersoni applications should be combined with Phytoseiulus in warm conditions, when there are higher numbers of Spider Mites. A Summary On How To Control Spider Mites Southwood TRE, May RM, Hassell MP, Conway GR (1974) Ecological strategies and population parameters. Am Nat 108:791–804

Mutisya DL, Kariuki CW, Khamala CPM (2010) Growth and development of the cassava predatory mite Typhlodromalus aripo (Acari: Phytoseiidae) under different relative humidity regimes. E Afr Agric For J 76:97–102 Haghani S, Zahedi-Golpayegani A, Saboori A, Allahyari H ( 2019) The effect of con/heterospecific diet on predation, oviposition and longevity of Amblyseius swirskii, Neoseiulus californicus and Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Syst Appl Acarol 24: 2240– 2252 Amblyseius andersoni predators are capable of withstanding lower and higher temperatures than alternative Spider Mite predators. Guo Y, Lv J, Jiang X, Wang B, Gao E, Xu X (2016) Intraguild predation between Amblyseius swirskii and two native Chinese predatory mites species and their development on intraguild prey. Sci Rep 6:22992 Khanamani M, Fathipour Y, Talebi AA, Mehrabadi M (2017) Linking pollen quality and performance of Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in two-spotted spider mite management programs. Pest Manag Sci 73:452–461. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4305Ferguson K.I. and Stiling P. 1996. Non-additive effects of multiple natural enemies on aphid populations. Oecologia 108: 375-379.