BioStratio (Stratiolaelaps scimitus) is a soil-dwelling predatory mite whose nymphs and adults feed on fungus gnat larva, thrips pupae and other small invertebrates. These predatory mite stay at the base of plant stems and on the soil, rarely transferring onto the plant itself.
BioStratio are most effective when applied before pest populations get well established and may be applied to propagation media.
Consult with your local BioBee for product availability in your country.
Target Pests
Product
- BioStratio is available in 1 liter bottles of 25,000/50,000 mites
- BioStratio is available in 5 liter bags of 125,000/250,000 mites
Application
- BioStratio is shipped in insulated, chilled boxes. Packaging must be kept intact until placed in the field.
- Remove the product containers from the box, one at a time and empty their content as quickly as possible.
- Release the predatory mites evenly on the soil surface or on rock wool blocks, preferably in a shady area.
- Do not expose the bottles to direct sunlight.
Before combining BioStratio with any chemical pesticide in the crop, please consult your BioBee technical field representative.
Storage
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Recommended temperature
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Do not store in sunlight
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Apply early morning or late afternoon
Disclaimer
BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. produces and markets biological products. Production is carried out using innovative techniques under controlled quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001:2015, as well as IOBC’s international standards for mass-production of insects. All products are tested to meet specification requirements before leaving the factory.
The success of biological pest control is affected by the crop’s initial pest population (upon application of the product), weather conditions and chemical residue present in the crop, among other possible aggravating factors.
Under no circumstance shall BioBee be liable for the outcome of the implementation in the field, as it has no control over local conditions, the application method, or the possible improper treatment/storage of the product.
