Two Spotted Spider Mite, Chilli Thrip, Cyclamen Mite, Broad Mite, European Red Mite, Citrus Red Mite, Banks Grass Mite, Clover Mite, Pacific Spider Mite, Western Flower Thrip, Avocado Thrip
As a "cousin" of Californicus, Neoseiulus Fallacis is every bit as hearty and aggressive. Being a Type II predator as well, it also shares the same tremendous consumption and reproduction rates with Californicus. Both species can be used in hot spot and preventative treatments alike.
Fallacis has special survival techniques that have been thoroughly studied by entomologists. It overwinters in the topsoil, cover crop, and local tree bark. When the temperature drops below 50F, Fallacis enters a state similar to hibernation called diapause. When the temperature warms back up, it becomes mobile again. Fallacis also enters diapause at a lower temperature than most of its target pests. This attribute contributes to Fallacis' reknowned vitality.
Fallacis will readily establish in the area they are released, and will feed on the pests still in diapause. It can be used in tandem with Stratiolaelaps (Hypoaspis) as an early preventative IPM strategy as they both enter diapause in lower temperatures than most pests. We refer to this as "the hunt for sleeping ducks".
Fallacis is found throughout much of North America and some tropical zones. They are used in thousands of acres of coastal California strawberry farms and mint farms throughout the entire Pacific Northwest.
When scouting for establishment rates, one must not use the same methods as Persimilis. The lighter coloration and speed of the adult Fallacis make it difficult to see. Instead look for its effects: dead spider mites, deflated spider mite eggs, and white/cream colored predator eggs. This means "Fallacis is here."
