• The formulation is carefully designed to increase the number of predatory Amblyseius cucumeris mites that are released onto the crop each day.
• Total Cucumeris mite development time at 24°C/75°F is 6-9 days. This development time complements the lifecycle of Western Flower Thrips.
• Optimum temperature range for Cucumeris mites is 66-80°F with humidity between 65%-75%.
• The beneficial mites feed on first larval stage (L1) and cannot attack larger larvae or adults.

Sachets

Loose Material

Controlled release system (CRS) sachets

• The original sachet product.
• Large sachet gives perfect breeding environment.
• Trusted and reliable.

• Smaller sachets for more introduction points.
• Best used where the leaves of plants are not expected to touch or grow together.

• Best used in crops with overhead irrigation or where a horizontal wire or string exists
• Unique, patented, water-resistant twin sachet design with two predator-breeding compartments.
• Water runs off the outer surface which keeps the exit hole protected and makes the sachet more water resistant.
• There is no hook to get wet, so sachets remain on the plants.
• Water-resistant design allows for maximum emergence of predatory mites.

Sachets on a Stick

• Propagation is one of the most critical times for pest management. Mini sachets on a stick are ideal for effective pest prevention and control at this time.
• Labor savings versus weekly broadcast applications.
• Water-resistant sticks do not take any plug space away.
• Stick is round and small and can be used in any plug tray size.
• Can be applied in propagation at sticking or seeding line.
• Exit hole for mites is protected under waterproof.

Bugline

• 6 x 100m strips of sachets.
• Unique, patented delivery system developed by Bioline to help growers reduce the manual labor associated with using sachets or applying loose material.
• Can be mechanically layered onto crop, saving up to eight labor hours per acre compared to using single sachets.
• Unique design of Bugline ensures maximum emergence of BCAs even under stressful conditions.
• Works well in crops with overhead irrigation because water runs off the outer surface while the exit hole stays dry on the lower surface.
• Bugline is particularly useful in a cut flower operation such as cut chrysanthemums where Bugline can be placed on top of the crop support mesh wiring.
• For advice on recommended release rates, consult The Bioline App.

New Generation Bugline

• 6 x 100m strips of sachets made out of a new high-performance material.
• New Generation Bugline has been designed specifically for use in cut Chrysanthemums. The sachet material and formulation have been carefully optimised to ensure maximum efficacy in this crop.
• The new paper type and formulation are combined with a New Generation Bugline Strategy to provide proven year round results, even in hot summers!

Bulk Bags & Tubes

• Bulk bags and tubes provide an immediate dose of mites, offering immedaite protection to your crop.
• Available as loose material in 5L (5qt) bulk bags containing 125,000 mites
• Available as loose material in 1L (1qt) cardboard tubes containing 25,000 mites.

Instructions for Sachets on a Stick

• Open shipping box of sachets within the crop.
• Separate sachets by tearing along perforations.
• Stick one sachet into each propagation tray, pot or shuttle tray.
• Place sachet stick into the plug tray or pot/rockwool cube and have sachet sit approximately 1/8” above the growing media.
• Mites will emerge for 4 to 8 weeks.

Instructions for CRS, Gemini or Mini Sachet Use

• Do not hang adjacent to heating pipes.
• Do not hang sachets where they will be directly exposed to intense sunlight.
• Open the shipping box of sachets in the crop.
• If required, separate sachets by tearing along perforations.
• Mites will emerge from sachets for up to six weeks.

Instructions for Loose Material

• Keep containers horizontal and cool until use.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight at any time.
• Immediately before opening, gently rotate the container to distribute mites evenly throughout the carrier material.
• Open each container in the crop when ready to use.

Storage and transport

• Keep out of direct intense sunlight.
• Transport and store at 10-15°C / 50-59°F and > 65% humidity.
• Use within 18 hours of receipt.