{"product_id":"stratiolaelaps-scimitus-hypoaspis-miles","title":"Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus (formerly called Hypoaspis miles) is a predatory mite that lives in the top half inch of soil.  Best known for their ability to prevent, control, and management of fungus gnats eggs and larvae (Sciaridae) and certain thrips (Western flower thrips pupae) and some shore fly eggs and larvae species that pupate in the soil\/on the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate Recommendations for Stratiolaelaps scimitus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreventative: \u003c\/b\u003e1 predator per square foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModerate Infestation: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 predators per square foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Infestation: \u003c\/strong\u003e5\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e predators per square foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow-To Use\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus For Best Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply them as soon as possible after receiving them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soil should be moist but not wet before applying the predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter application, keep the soil moist and avoid using chemical pesticides as they can harm the predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; 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