Predatory Mites Whitepaper
lower densities of spider mites.
At higher densities P. persimilis is the best option.
• N. californicus is more effective on spider mites
than the generalists [...] numerical response
to thrips. At high thrips pressure, these species
are the best option.
• N. californicus can prey on thrips but prey
consumption and re [...] A. limonicus has the highest numerical response
to whiteflies and is the best option when the pest
pressure is high.
• In laboratory trials the oviposition