Hypoaspis mites (Stratiolaelaps scimitus)
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£22 - Regular price
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£22
Hypoaspis (also known as Stratiolaelaps scimitus) are mobile predatory mites that feed on sciarid fly larvae and other 'soil' pests including springtails, thrips pupae, root weevils, root aphids and root mealybug. They will also control overwintering spider mites.
The mites are small, barely visible to the naked eye, and have a light brown to tan colour. They are beneficial because they feed on a variety of harmful pests, including fungus gnats, thrips larvae, root aphids, and other small insects and mites that reside in the soil. These predatory mites are particularly effective in controlling pests in the early stages of their life cycle.
When introduced into the soil or growing media of plants, the mites actively search for prey, consuming the pest larvae and eggs, thus helping to reduce their populations and prevent potential damage to crops. They are considered a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides, making them a valuable tool in integrated pest management strategies.
Sold in 2 sizes, place your order by 10am Monday for delivery later in the week.
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Delivery
FREE UK DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS OVER £50.
Free local delivery to Brighton & Hove homes and surrounding areas is available.
UK Nationwide delivery fees (for total orders under £50):
- £4 for 48-hour tracked delivery via Royal Mail
- £6.95 tracked next-day working day delivery with UPS (order must be received before 2pm to guarantee next-day delivery).
These charges cover the whole order, regardless of how many items. Please email us if you would like the option to upgrade your shipping for faster delivery.
More details can be found on our Plant Delivery Information page.
Refunds & returns
Refunds are available for any plant or product with an obvious fault. The request must be made within 7 days of delivery via email or by phone.
Any products damaged in transit will require photos to be submitted via email. If we think they are salvageable we will provide you with return labels. If they are not we will provide a full refund, but we require the complaint to be submitted within 7 days of receiving the plant.
Any return of plants within 7 days for any other reason will require the customer to pay for that return postage. Full details can be found here on our Refunds Policy page.
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