Growers worldwide are using Nutrimite™ to improve the establishment, survival, and effectiveness of predatory mites - especially when pest levels are low. Our highly nutritious supplementary food is a proven, cost-effective way to enhance and accelerate mite establishment while maintaining strong populations to optimise control.
Predatory mites rely on pest mites or pollen as food. When these are scarce - early in the season or after pest suppression - Nutrimite™ is there to fill the gap, keeping hungry mites active and effective.
Made from specially selected, nutrient-rich pollen, it delivers excellent results with our Degenerans-System and Swirskii-System, while also enhancing Andersoni-System, Californicus-System and Amblyseius -System.
When to use
We recommend applying Nutrimite™ during propagation, greenhouse crop establishment, or in short-cycle crops to strengthen mite populations. It’s especially valuable in long-term crops facing food gaps and in ornamentals such as Chrysanthemum, Poinsettia, Ficus, and Calathea - where mites can be harder to establish.
Easy to use
Staying fresh for up to two weeks, Nutrimite™ resists mould and is simple to apply.
- Rate: minimum of 3 applications of 500 g/ha every 2 weeks
- Supplied: 500g bottles (store frozen and thaw before use)
- Application: Blow into crops within 2 days of thawing, using our Entomatic™ Handheld or Makita adaptor
- Tip: Apply any pesticides before Nutrimite™.
When first introducing predatory mites, Nutrimite™ can be distributed simultaneously with predatory mites using Entomatic™ Handheld - our new portable mite and insect dispenser. Engineered for precision, speed, and user comfort, it offers growers an efficient new tool for targeted biological applications. When applying Nutrimite™ after the first mite introduction, we recommend using our Makita adaptor.
Containing pollen collected from uncultivated plants, Nutrimite™ is residue-free, doesn’t interfere with pollination and poses minimal allergy risk.
Interested in reaping the benefits of feeding your predatory mites? Simply contact your local Biobest Technical Advisor.
