Refona predatory mites Dutchy’s® (5,000) against red bird mites

Dutchy’s® for natural control of the red bird mite

Attention: As these are live animals, it is unfortunately not possible to purchase on account or by direct debit. This product cannot be exchanged!

Predatory mites are an effective and natural method of preventing and controlling blood mites in aviaries, cages, terrariums or stables. One package contains approx. 10 doses, which can be used to treat approx. 10 m² preventively or approx. 5 m² of already infested housing. The maximum shelf life is 7 days. Contents: approx. 5,000 predatory mites

The Hypoaspis miles (predatory mites)

Hypoaspis miles are ground-dwelling predators with a wide range of prey, including bird and blood mites. They are therefore ideal for use in terrariums, aviaries, chicken coops etc. if biological control is the aim. The development from egg to sexually mature beneficial insect takes about 12 days at 25°C. A predatory mite consumes 5 blood mites per day and lays up to 3 eggs per day. The biological balance is in favor of the predatory mites, but to the detriment of the blood mites. Visible success can be seen after just a few days. In many cases, the blood mites are completely eradicated within a few weeks. If there is a very high initial infestation, we recommend a follow-up treatment with more predatory mites after approx. 6 weeks. The predatory mite can starve for several weeks (in the absence of prey), so it is possible to use these predatory mites as a preventative measure. The control of snake mites, spider mites (Tarantula is very often infested) or mites with Dutchy’s® has also proved successful in terrariums. User instructions for Dutchy’s® for the natural control of red bird mites can be found here!

Manufacturer: Refona, De noesten 5b, 9431 TC Westerbork