Spidex Vital

White Phytoseiulus persimilis – Predatory Mite

How It Works: Phytoseiulus persimilis hunts and feeds on pests by piercing them with its mouthparts and extracting their internal fluids.

Target Pests: Controls all stages of the Two-Spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae).

Best Use: as a preventative or light curative against the two-spotted spider mite.

Shelf Life: within 1-2 days of receipt.

Articles:

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital | Koppert Canada
• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation | Koppert Canada

Important Information Before Use:

• Difference between Spidex Red: different stages of the persimilis are present (eggs, nymphs, adults), has a (non-pest) food source in the bottle, and there is proof of predation. The persimilis will turn red once they have fed on spider mites in the crop. 
  
• Predatory mites are very small—typically 0.3 to 0.6 mm in size. This means they are difficult to spot with the naked eye.