Hypoaspis miles (Stratiolaelaps scimitus) - Soil-Dwelling Predatory Mite

TARGET PESTS
Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Springtails, Root Mealybugs, Sow Bugs, Rollie-Pollies, & more.

DESCRIPTION
Scientific Name: Hypoaspis miles (formally Stratiolaelaps scimitus)
HYPOASPIS are native, soil-dwelling, eight legged predatory mites used for managing underground pests at various life stages. With a brown to tan oval shaped body measuring approximately 1mm, HYPOASPIS seamlessly blends into the soil to provide continuous pest management throughout their life cycle. Adaptable to a wide range of environmental conditions, including various growing media, HYPOASPIS is well-suited for deployment in greenhouses and container plant production systems. Females can lay up to 60 eggs in the soil or growing medium where pests are present. After a brief 1-2 day incubation period, the eggs hatch into larvae, which actively search for and feed on pests. The larvae increase in size as they progress through several nymphal stages over a period of 5-7 days, until reaching full maturity. The entire lifecycle, from egg to adult, spans about 14 days, and the lifespan of adults is 3-6 weeks.