Starskii, Amblyseius swirskii 6x100meter continuous sachet

Starskii biological control agent contains the predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii. It is primarily used to control whiteflies and thrips but it will provide some reduction in other small pest species.

Key Features--
*Amblyseius swirskii breed extremely quickly under warm, humid conditions. They will also survive in cooler night temperatures and through winter months in semi-protected crops.
*Actively feeds on thrips larvae (larva stage 1 or L1).
*Actively feeds on whitefly eggs and can feed on young whitefly larva (L1).
*In the absence of prey, it can feed on pollen, allowing it to survive longer in the crop.

Target Pests--
*Western Flower thrips
*Chili thrips
*Onion thrips
*Greenhouse whitefly
*Silverleaf/Potato whitefly

Bugline
*6 x 100m strips of sachets
*Unique, patented delivery system developed by Bioline to help growers reduce the manual labor associated with using sachets or applying loose material
*Can be mechanically layered onto crop saving up to eight labor hours per acre compared to using single sachets
*Unique design of Bugline ensures maximum emergence of BCAs even under stressful conditions
*Works well in crops watered by overhead irrigation because water runs off outer surface while the emergence hole stays dry on lower surface
*Bugline is especially useful in a cut flower operation such as cut chrysanthemums where Bugline can be placed on top of the crop support mesh wiring
*For advice on recommended release rates, consult The Bioline App