Predatory Mites Whitepaper
and A. andersoni. In a healthy, good growing plant
canopy the humidity close to the leaf surface, where
the mites live, is higher than in the surrounding [...] available, the population of
A. swirskii grows much faster than N. cucumeris
(greater numerical response).
• In contrast to the other thrips-predating
[...] an additional
food source (mites, thrips, pollen, etc.)
In greenhouses and fields, they will usually
find some other food. Also, prey mites can be
provided