1. Choose between a 3, 4 or 5 introduction programme.
2. This programme contains 20 sachets of Fuchsia Gall Mite Sachets per delivery.
3. The 1st 20 sachets will be sent during the week chosen on the order confirmation page.
4. We will continue to send 20 sachets of Fuchsia Gall Mite Sachets every 6 weeks until the end of your programme.
5. If any of the programme dates are inconvenient, simply email us the alternative dates and we will alter the programme accordingly.

Amblyseius Andersonii is supplied in sachets with each sachet containing a colony of Amblyseius and a supply of food, which will last them for up to 6-8 weeks, so it is ideal for using when Fuchsia Gall Mite numbers are low i.e. early or late in the season or if you have a persistent Fuchsia Gall Mite problem each year and you want to introduce a preventative predator. Simply hang sachets on the affected plants BOTH INDOORS and OUTDOORS – when using them outdoors it is a good idea to staple the ends of the sachets together to stop them being blown off the plant – the sachets are weather resistant. Aim to hang 1 on each affected plant if the plants are small, but increase the numbers of sachets per plant if the plants are bigger or if the Gall Mites are extensive – you cannot overdose, so do not be afraid to hang lots of sachets to get on top of the problem. Amblyseius Andersonii is a living, perishable product, so please order when the temperature is suitable (minimum daytime temp of 10c, but below this they will be fine but be sluggish – they particularity good at higher temps i.e. above 30c, so they can be used during hot summers) and you are ready to position the sachets on the plants.

N.B. Amblyseius Andersonii needs a daytime temperature of 10°C and is a perishable product, so please order when the temperature is suitable and you are ready to position the sachets on the plants.

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N.B. Nemasys® F&V works at temperatures above 12°C/40°F and is a perishable product (it will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge), so order when you are ready to apply i.e. between April and July. 

NemaMix Nematodes – This unique mix of different nematodes will protect target a range of pests including viburnham beetle, carrot root fly, cabbage root fly, cutworms, onion fly, sciarid fly, caterpillars, gooseberry sawfly, thrips, and codling moth. Nemasys® F&V is safe to use on food crops, is suitable for use on organic crops and it will not harm pets, children, wildlife or bees. NemaMix Nematodes need a soil temp of 12°c and is a perishable product, so order when you are ready to apply. Supplied as a powder, which is mixed with water and each pack will treat up to 60sqm– to treat a smaller area just make the solution stronger as it is impossible to overdose.

Controlling Viburnham Beetle – Apply NemaMix Nematodes 3 times at 7 day intervals when the the larvae are active (April / May) and then re-apply as a drench under the bushes to target the larvae before the pupate – May – July. We supply in a triple pack (3 packs per delivery – apply 3 times at 7 day intervals). 3 Packs sent together (apply 3 times at 7 day intervals) each pack treats 60 sqm for £19.99.

NemaMix Nematodes are a perishable, living product, so it is sent out fresh by Royal Mail 1st class post. Being a perishable, living product, it must be used before the expiry date (which is marked on the inside of the pack and will be at least 2 weeks) and it must be stored in the fridge until it is needed. Once opened, the contents do not keep, so it must be used in one day – do NOT store the made up solution or powder. Apply to the soil with a watering can or hose end feeder to control soil based insect pests OR apply with a sprayer to controlling caterpillars and thrip.

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Amblyseius Andersoni is supplied in sachets with each sachet containing a colony of Amblyseius and a supply of food, which will last them for up to 6-8 weeks, so it is ideal for using in the spring when Fuchsia Gall Mite numbers are low or late in the season when again Fuchsia Gall Mite numbers can be low or if you have a persistent RSM problem each year and you want to introduce a preventative predator.  Simply hang sachets on the affected plants BOTH INDOORS and OUTDOORS – the sachets are weather resistant and should be hung on the plants with the writing facing out and the 2 pre-stamped holes on the inside (they are near the hinge on the plain side). If they are being used outside or likely to be knocked, staple at the bottom to prevent them falling off. Leave in place for 8 weeks. Aim to hang 1 on each affected plant if the plants are small, but increase the numbers of sachets per plant if the plants are bigger or if the Gall Mites are extensive – you cannot overdose, so do not be afraid to hang lots of sachets to get on top of the problem. Amblyseius Andersoni is a living, perishable product, so please order when the temperature is suitable (minimum daytime temp of 10c, but below this they will be fine but be sluggish – they particularity good at higher temps i.e. above 30c, so they can be used during hot summers) and you are ready to position the sachets on the plants. Available ALL YEAR ROUND for use UNDERGLASS.

Fuchsia Gall Mite was discovered in the UK in 2007 and may have been imported on plants brought in from France / Channel Islands where the mite is widespread. Since then it has gone on to be found in the South East, East Anglia, Wales and Cheshire.  Fuchsia Gall Mites are tiny and do not travel far under their own steam, but it is believed they are spread by the wind, by insects and by the movement of plants from one garden to another. It is believed to be active between early Spring and late Autumn and it can complete its life-cycle in 21 days, so they will have several generations each year and their numbers can quickly build up. Fuchsia Gall Mites will overwinter under bud scales outdoors, but may remain active during the winter on glasshouse fuchsias. Introducing Amblyseius Andersoni BOTH early in the season and late in the season to deal with overwintering mites is an effective way of stopping their numbers building up.

N.B. The Amblyseius Andersonii in our Fuchsia Gall Mite Sachets needs a daytime temperature of 10°C and is a perishable product, so please order when the temperature is suitable and you are ready to position the sachets on the plants.

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