Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

S. scimitus feeds on a range of soil dwelling pests including fungus gnats, root aphids and thrips pupae. They should be applied directly to the growing medium. Release instructions for S. scimitus are found below. If you are a first time user of beneficial insects or mite predators, please call us at 1-800-827-2847 to walk through application instructions and best practices.

General Application Recommendations: Incorporate mites into growing media at potting or sprinkle onto growing media surface. Rotate tube several times before opening to mix contents. To open lid, push the cut-out on the lid where marked. Rotate lid cover to fully open position for application. Shake tube lightly and tap contents out gently to dispense mixture onto the surface of growing media; S. scimitus will quickly distribute through crop.

Environment: Outdoors, Crops, Orchards & Vineyards, Nursery, Greenhouse, Grow Room, Interiorscapes, Container Plants

Storage: If not releasing immediately, keep in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate.

Viability Note: If you plan to check for viability, please do so upon receipt and prior to releasing the beneficial insects. Many predators and parasites are small and can be difficult to spot once released. If you believe there are issues with viability, please contact us at 1-800-827-2847 or customercare@arbico.com.

When Will My Order Ship?

• Orders ship Tuesdays only.
• Orders placed by Wednesday will ship on Tuesday. There is a minimum 6-day processing time on all S. scimitus orders.
• Overnight shipping is required and refers to the delivery time after shipment.
• Call us at 1-800-827-2847 to schedule repeated shipments of Fungus Gnat Predators for ongoing control.

Cannot Be Shipped To: HI,PR,VI,GU,AS,PW

What's In The Package: S. scimitus fungus gnat and mite predators are shipped as adults mixed with immature stages to account for some mortality in transit. Release immediately for best results.

• 12,500 ct. – 16 oz. bottle with vermiculite.
• 25,000 ct. – 1 liter bottle with vermiculite.
• 50,000 ct. – 1 liter bottle (x2) with vermiculite.
• 125,000 ct. – 5 liter bag with vermiculite.

Shelf Life: Use within 18 hours of receipt.