Galendromus occidentalis - Mite Predator

TARGET PEST: Two-spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae), McDaniel Spider Mites, Yellow Spider Mites, Apple and Pear Rust Mites, Prunus Rust Mites, Blister Mites, and European Red Mites (Panonychus ulmi) and Russet Mites.  FOR YOUR FILES: Galendromus occidentalis Tech Sheet (PDF) Description Application Rates Instructions for Use Galendromus occidentalis, or the Western Predatory Mite, is a primary biological control agent of pest mites and is used to control mites outdoors for crops, orchards, vineyards, nurseries, and indoors for greenhouses, growing rooms, hydroponics, aquaponics, interiorscapes, and container plants. Adults are pear shaped and white, but once they start feeding they take on the coloration of their prey, usually red or brown. Best used before pest mite webbing occurs. Once pest mites are established, a much greater amount of Galendromus is required to be effective. Galendromus can tolerate higher temperatures and lower humidity than other predatory mites and