Pete (Predatory Mite)
Pete is a predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis) which has been used for many years as a natural way to control various mites (especially two-spotted mites) in gardens and commercial crops. Both juveniles and adults will feast on troublesome mites. Adults are fast moving and a distinctive orange colour while juveniles are paler.
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Target Pests
- Two-spotted mite, red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae)
- Bean spider mite (Tetranychus ludeni)
- Bamboo mite (Schizotetranychus celarias)
1,000 adults, juveniles and eggs of predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis)