Predatory Mites Whitepaper
limited predation/development, insufficient effect;
++ some development/effect but limited; +++ sufficient control effect/development; ++++ very good control/ [...] optimum at high
temperatures (30°C). At 15°C there is till some
predation but development is very slow. If the
temperature is below 8°C for a longer time [...] these species
are the best option.
• N. californicus can prey on thrips but prey
consumption and reproduction are low on a
diet of thrips only. It should