Predatory Mites Whitepaper
therefore no be
used for thrips control.
Humidity
All phytoseiids need a relatively high relative humidity
to develop and multiply. According to results [...] 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 [...] live, is higher than in the surrounding air.
High humidity, e.g. at night, can compensate for low
humidity during the day.
Control of whiteflies
• A. swirskii