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Neoseiulus Californicus Spider Mite Predator

Neoseiulus Californicus Spider Mite Predator

Regular price $75.00 USD
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Neoseiulus californicus is a tough, fast-acting predator designed for harsh conditions. It feeds across all pest stages, reproduces reliably, and stays active when other predators tap out. Bottles contain live adult mites only—no eggs or juveniles—so release yields immediate hunting of eggs, larvae, and adults across a wide range of mites. Californicus thrives in low humidity and high heat, making it well suited for tents, greenhouses, and field crops that don’t stay stable.

It is best used in outdoor crops and ornamentals and acts as a flexible predator, feeding opportunistically on multiple mite pests. Release in the early morning or late evening to reduce stress, and reapply every 5–7 days during active infestations. Adults provide immediate suppression with no egg-to-adult lag, and the predator tolerates a broad range of conditions (50–105°F, 40–90% RH). Shipping is overnight with a live delivery guarantee; store at 50–60°F for up to 48 hours; do not freeze or expose to heat. For large-scale or preventive use, follow the dosing guidelines in the product instructions and plan follow-up releases as needed.

📋 Product summary:

  • Immediate suppression; no egg-to-adult lag
  • Feeds eggs, larvae, nymphs, and adults
  • All life stages targeted for two-spotted spider mites and broad mites
  • Best for outdoor crops and hot, dry conditions
  • Persists after cleanup and can survive on pollen, dust, debris
  • Compatible with Swirskii, Persimilis, and Andersoni
  • Dosing: 5–10 per ft² (light); 25–50 per ft² (moderate-heavy); 25,000–50,000 per acre

Pest Targeted Stages
Two-Spotted Spider Mites Eggs, larvae, nymphs, adults
Broad Mites All life stages
Rust Mites Best used in outdoor crops and ornamentals
Red & Flat Mites Good secondary suppression
Other Plant-Feeding Mites Flexible predator—feeds opportunistically

Benefit What That Means
Immediate suppression No egg-to-adult lag time—adults feed on contact
Broad environmental range Survives in 50–105°F and 40–90% RH
Full lifecycle targeting Disrupts reproduction at every stage
Persists after cleanup Can survive on pollen, dust, and debris
Versatile application Use in tents, beds, greenhouses, or outdoor rows

Infestation Level Suggested Dose
Light 5–10 mites per sq. ft. (apply weekly)
Moderate to Heavy 25–50 mites per sq. ft.
Large-scale (preventive) 25,000–50,000 mites per acre
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NATIONWIDE SHIPPING:
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NATIONWIDE SHIPPING RETURNS: 30 day returns.
We accept returns of unused products that are defective or not defective. Your return must be processed within 30 days of the date of purchase. We do not process exchanges. We will provide a shipping label by email, you are responsible for bringing the return to the shipping provider.

FREIGHT PRODUCT RETURNS: no returns or exchanges.
There are no returns, exchanges or refunds for products delivered via freight. REFUNDS: The cost of the return shipping and a 6% credit card processing/restocking fee will be deducted from your refund amount. The refund balance will be distributed to you once the returned product is received and processed.

NATIONWIDE PRODUCT REFUNDS:
The cost of the return shipping and a 6% credit card processing/restocking fee will be deducted from your refund amount. The refund balance will be distributed to you once the order is canceled and the returned product is received and processed.

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