Swirskii-System - voracious predatory mite that devours whitefly and thrips
How does Swirskii-System control thrips and whiteflies?
- Versatile predatory mite for preventative control – Amblyseius swirskii controls young thrips larvae, greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly. Thanks to its broad diet, it establishes quickly in the crop and remains active over a long period.
- Active and efficient predator – Swirskii-System is highly mobile and consumes 5 to 10 prey per day on average. Its rapid development and the absence of diapause allow it to remain active throughout the crop cycle.
- Ideal for preventative releases – introduce Swirskii-System early in the crop, before pests appear, to establish a strong and stable population.
- Perfect for IPM programmes – combine Swirskii-System with Encarsia-System or Eretmocerus-System for whitefly control and with Orius-System for a complete biological thrips control strategy.
When should you introduce Swirskii-System?
- Start preventatively – introduce Swirskii-System when the crop starts flowering.
- Prevent pest build-up – early introductions provide the best results because the mites do not feed on adult thrips.
- Increase release rates under high pest pressure – apply higher rates when thrips or whitefly populations increase.
- Support the population – apply Nutrimite™ when prey levels are low to maintain an active population.
How do you release Swirskii-System?
- Distribute the predatory mites evenly – apply the bulk material onto horizontal leaves or hang the breeding sachets evenly throughout the crop.
- Use the breeding sachets correctly – hang them inside the crop canopy, protected from direct sunlight. Do not open or tear the sachets.
- Boost population development – apply Nutrimite™ to accelerate and support the development of the predatory mite population.
- Use the product immediately – release Swirskii-System as soon as possible after delivery.
Under which conditions should you use Swirskii-System?
- Optimum performance between 25°C and 28°C (77°F to 82°F) – the predatory mites remain active up to 40°C (104°F) but become inactive below 15°C (59°F).
- Adequate humidity is important – a relative humidity of around 50% supports good population development.
- Monitor performance – after approximately one week, the first eggs and predatory mites can be observed on the leaves. In pollen-bearing crops, the population establishes even faster.
- Ideal for integrated pest management – thanks to its broad prey range, rapid population growth and excellent performance at high temperatures, Swirskii-System is a key component of any IPM strategy against thrips and whiteflies.