{"product_id":"arbico-organics-stethorus-punctillum-spidermite-destroy-100","title":"Stethorus punctillum, Spidermite Destroy 100","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips via Overnight methods on Wednesdays only. Order by Tuesday for shipment the following week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse these predatory mites with other spider mite predators to combat \u0026amp; control high spider mite populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest option for high temperature, low humidity growing! Spider mite destroyers (Stethorus punctillum) are efficient locators of spider mite colonies in greenhouse, field crops, nurseries and indoor growing. Actually tiny ladybugs, S. punctillum eat more than 40 mites per day as adults and lay eggs near pest mite colonies. They will eat all stages of spider mites and find new infestation sites on their own by flying making them ideal for established mite populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelease S. punctillum once infestations are spotted or in environments where P. persimilis are not effective (high temperature\/low humidity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOptimal Conditions: 67-90°F, 30-90% RH. Known to survive temperatures over 100° in field crop applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelease Rates: Some crops, including tomatoes \u0026amp; other highly resinous crops, require higher release rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Releases – Release at least 100 adults per \"hot spot\" or 10 adults per infested plant. Make weekly releases for 3-4 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\nLow Rate – Use the general rate above or release 1 beetle per 10 sq. ft. biweekly for three weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\nModerate Rate – Release 1-2 beetles per 10 sq. ft. weekly for 4 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\nHigh Rate – Release 200 adults per \"hot spot\" or 3-4 beetles per 10 sq. ft. weekly until established in all infested areas.\u003cbr\u003e\nLife Cycle: Egg to adult takes about 18 days at 70°F with a total lifespan of around 9 weeks. Once hatched, larvae feed for 10-14 days until they are ready to pupate. As adults, S. punctillum are mobile predators with females feeding quickly to sustain egg-laying. If mites are not present, they can survive on aphids, nectar, pollen and other small arthropod eggs.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Brown Almond Mite (Bryobia rubrioculus), European Red Mite (Panonychus ulmi), Southern Red Mite (Oligonychus ilicis), Spider Mite (Mult), Spruce Red Mite (Oligonychus ununguis), Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)\u003cbr\u003e\nPLEASE NOTE: All Mite Predators require additional processing time due to rearing and collection times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARBICO Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40537848905764,"sku":"ARBC-1113301","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/products\/1113301_stethorus_punctillum_600x600_baa447fd-0313-457e-8bd7-a6250d1357b3.jpg?v=1670267959","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/products\/arbico-organics-stethorus-punctillum-spidermite-destroy-100","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}