Female midges hunt for spider mite colonies to lay their eggs next to laying around 30 eggs over five days. The eggs hatch in less than two days after being laid. Larvae begin feeding on spider mites right away.

Feltiella can control all stages of spider mites.

Use immediately upon receipt.

If not possible, this product can briefly be stored at 6-10° C / 42-50° F. Always adhere to the use-by-date.

RELEASE TIMING

FELTIELLAforce™ should be released when spider mites are first detected.

RELEASE METHOD

Take the top off the container and place it in a shaded spot near the spider mite-infested plants. The adult midges will exit independently, and the females will lay their eggs near spider mite colonies.

Larvae can be found on the underside of the foliage where spider mite colonies are. They are yellow or red legless maggots.

A lack of spider mites within a few days after release will signify that Feltiella is working in the crop.

Remove any yellow sticky cards for the first few days after the release of the midges. Blue sticky cards are acceptable to keep the entire time but avoid releasing them right next to them. Caution should be taken when releasing on food crops since they will pupate on the underside of foliage.

Live-Product: Beneficial Insectary strives to guarantee the live delivery of the freshest organisms to our customers. We offer replacements or credits for any compromised shipments to our customers that report any issues or concerns within 24 hours. These issues or concerns must be relayed before releasing any organisms that are suspected of having viability issues. Please do not discard the product. You may be requested to return the shipment for further analysis.

Establishment of BCAs in Crop Settings: Many variables can negatively or positively impact BCA and pest populations in various crops we work with (pesticide applications, watering practices, improper storage methods, cultural/physical/mechanical controls, etc.). Some beneficial organisms require a steady pest presence as a food source to build their population. Others may require alternate food sources, such as pollen or nectar as an example. While other BCAs have specific photoperiod requirements for success. Due to these variables, we cannot guarantee the long- or short-term establishment of the BCAs we sell after the release of the organism(s). We will not offer refunds, discounts, or other credits on products that have already been released. Please adhere to our “Live-Product” disclosure.