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title: "I have released this years first batch of predatory mites, on all my…"
description: "I have released this years first batch of predatory mites, on all my plants, to battle thrips. I’m a huge fan of Bio-control and have used it both…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Elin"
published: "2023-02-03T06:28:39.994Z"
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# I have released this years first batch of predatory mites, on all my…

_Geplaatst door Elin op 2023-02-03_

I have released this years first batch of predatory mites, on all my plants, to battle thrips. I’m a huge fan of Bio-control and have used it both professionally and on my private plant collection. 🐞

Have you tried any predatory insects or mites to deal with plant pests?

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## 5 reacties

### Ida reageerde op 2023-02-03

Come on mites! You can do this! 🙌📣

### AlyssaMonkey reageerde op 2023-02-07

Not personally but I’d be willing to try. Any you know of for soil gnats?

#### Elin antwoordde op 2023-02-20

There’s a number of beneficial microorganisms that can be used against fungus gnats. You need to check if they’re allowed to use where you live though ☺️  
Here’s a couple (they can be sold under other names):  
Steinernema feltiae  
Bacillus thuringiensis  
Stratiolaelaps scimitus (formerly known as Hypoaspis miles)

### Krystal reageerde op 2023-02-20

I would like to know about soil for gnats also.

#### Elin antwoordde op 2023-02-20

There’s a number of beneficial microorganisms that can be used against fungus gnats. You need to check if they’re allowed to use where you live though ☺️  
Here’s a couple (they can be sold under other names):  
Steinernema feltiae  
Bacillus thuringiensis  
Stratiolaelaps scimitus (formerly known as Hypoaspis miles)

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