Amblyseius andersoni - Generalist Predatory Mite

TARGET PESTS: Spider Mites, Broad Mites and Russet Mites FOR YOUR FILES: Amblyseius andersoni Tech Sheet Description Use in Biological Control Life Cycle Application Rates Instructions for Use Storage & Transport Amblyseius andersoni is a predatory mite that can be used to control a range of mite pests. Their polyphagous nature allows them to feed on numerous species of mites, including spider mites and broad mites, thrips and also pollen and fungi in the absence of an adequate pest food source. An adult is beige and less than 1 mm long.  Amblyseius andersoni is a biocontrol agent that remains active under a wide temperature range (43-104ºF ) making them suitable for early season introductions as well as very hot conditions. They are used in wide variety of crops including vegetables, ornamentals, fruit crops, and cannabis. This natural enemy develops from an egg to adult in 8-11 days at 68-77°F (20-25°C) and adults will live about 3 weeks. Adult female Andersoni lay single eg