Thrips predatory mites

Two species of commercially available predatory mites (Neoseiulus (=Amblyseius) cucumeris, A. degenerans) feed primarily on thrips, particularly flower thrips. Pollen may be an important part of the diet of these predators.

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Amblyseius degenerans) Company State Country The Bug Factory, Ltd. BC Canada Evergreen Growers Supply OR USA International Technology Services, Inc. CO USA IPM Laboratories, Inc. NY USA Park Seed Co. SC USA Plant Products Co. Ltd. OH USA Syngenta Bioline, Inc. CA USA Tip Top Bio-Control CA USA Biobest Biological Systems ON Canada