Amblyseius montdorensis

Type

Predatory mite (generalist)

Target pests

• Thrips (larval suppression)
• Whitefly (eggs/young stages)
• Some suppression of other small soft-bodied pests

Best use

A preventative predator used in a very similar way to swirskii.

Particularly valuable where conditions are slightly cooler or less favourable for swirskii.

Key commercial distinction

• Amblyseius Swirskii is typically strongest in warm protected crops.
• Amblyseius montdorensis is often preferred in cooler conditions, early-season crops, or where light/temperature are lower.

Use in crops

• Ornamentals (early season)
• Soft fruit tunnels (cooler starts)
• Protected vegetables in spring

Notes

Montdorensis provides a strong baseline for thrips + whitefly suppression, often combined with Orius once flowering begins.

Related

• Amblyseius Swirskii
• Amblyseius Cucumeris
• Orius Laevigatus
• Biological Control Top Ups

IPM positioning

Preventative predator for thrips and broad mite, particularly suited to warmer systems.

Best deployment strategy

• Use preventatively for thrips and broad mite, especially in warmer systems.
• Apply evenly; reinforce with top-ups during high pressure.
• Layer with Orius for improved thrips control once flowering begins.

Compatibility notes

• Works well with: Orius Laevigatus / Orius Majusculus for thrips.
• Works well with: parasitoids for whitefly where relevant.

Environmental preferences

• Generally suited to warmer greenhouse conditions.
• Stability of temperature and humidity improves establishment and persistence.