Predatory Mites Whitepaper
sensitive to low
humidity than N. californicus, N. cucumeris, A. swirskii
and A. andersoni. In a healthy, good growing plant
canopy the humidity close to the [...] the
temperature is below 8°C for a longer time,
A. swirskii will die.
Control of thrips
• N. cucumeris, A. swirskii and A. andersoni
predate about the [...] population of
A. swirskii grows much faster than N. cucumeris
(greater numerical response).
• In contrast to the other thrips-predating
phytoseiids, A. limonicus