Occidentalis

Feeding on mite eggs.

Target Pests	Twospotted mite
Crops suitable	Deciduous fruits and vegetables in inland areas.
General description	Predatory mite which feeds on all stages of TSM. Does well in deciduous fruits and vegetables in drier inland areas.
How to use	Supplied on bean leaves. Place the leaves on infested plants or trees. Details available on request.
Release rates	Used as innoculative releases when mites first appear in the crop or later in the season in order to establish this predator on the property.
Prices	Price on application.
Ordering	Biological Services Loxton SA Ph 08 8584 6977
Other biocontrol agents commonly used with	Trichogramma wasps in deciduous fruits.