A. Cucumeris 
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A. Cucumeris
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Amblyseius cucumeris Amblyseius cucumeris This tiny tan colored mite forages on the leaves of plants and eats the small thrips larvae. These predators work best when applied early to prevent thrips numbers from increasing. A. cucumeris is packaged in a granular bran mixture in 1 litre tube, or 3 litre pails. To apply bulk mix, mist leaves lightly and sprinkle directly on leaves or place in small pile, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per plant directly on soil or rock wool blocks. A. cucumeris is packaged at 50,000 per litre. Preventative: 50 per square metre/5 per square foot - every 1-2 weeks Curative: 100 per square metre/10 per square foot - every week
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