Macrocheles robustulus
The egg-eater
Macrocheles robustulus is slightly larger than the well-known Hypoaspis (Stratiolaelaps scimitus). Its effect in the soil is similar; It is often used against fungus gnats, potworm (lyprauta) and thrips pupae, but also eats nematodes and eggs of various species such as duponchelia, cabbage flies, moss mites and root mealybugs.
Because macrocheles has a preference for eggs, it is also ideal for controlling flies in stables and manure piles. It is often released in combination with parasitic wasps such as Muscidifurax raptorellus.
Packaging
We offer Macrocheles robustulus as default in the quantities and packaging below. Are you looking for a different quantity or would you rather use your own packaging? Please contact us for the possibilities.
1L tube with plastic lids
10.000 individuals
1L paper tube
10.000 individuals
5L plastic bucket
50.000 individuals
Technical information
Carrier
This product is supplied as default in a mix of peat and coarse vermiculite.
Other types of material are available upon request.
Life cycle
The complete life cycle of this species is less than two weeks at 25ºC.
Under favorable conditions, the adult mites can survive for more than a month.
This species survives mild winters.
Storage
Live products should be released as soon as possible after receipt.
If this is not immediately possible, the product can be stored for a maximum of 3 days at a temperature of 10-15 degrees Celsius.
Store tubes horizontally.
Never place in direct sunlight.
Usage
The mites are active from 15ºC but are most effective between 25-30ºC
Rotate tubes before use.
In the greenhouse:
Spread evenly over the soil. The best results are achieved when the soil is moist and has a loose structure.
In the stable:
Sprinkle over the manure. Mainly along the edges of the stable and in damp places.