BioPersi+ (Phytoseiulus persimilis), a proven aggressive and highly effective predator of spider mites, was developed at BioBee with an innovative technology which won BioBee the Bernard Bloom Innovation Award.
BioPersi+ is produced using a new alternative food system, a true revolution in the mass rearing of Phytoseiulus persimilis.
This innovative product contains predators which are initially pale white, but change to the typical reddish-orange once they start feeding on spider mites in the crop. The white to red color change confirms active predation and is a useful visual indicator. BioPersi+ has a higher fecundity and starts laying eggs from the first day of application.
BioPersi+ contains mobile stages: adults, juveniles and eggs as well as inactivated Carpoglyphus lactis eggs and mobile stages may also be present, to fortify the BioPersi+ until arrival. BioPersi+ can be introduced early, when pest pressure is still light and is suitable for mechanized application such as Bugflow and drones.
Consult with your local BioBee representative.
Target Pests
Product
A bottle contains 2,000/ 4,000 individuals: adults and young mobile stages, mixed in a medium. Carpoglyphus lactis eggs may also be present.
Also available in bottles of 10,000 and 20,000 individuals.
New application method: Sachets
At least 100 mites per sachet, pre-perforated, the sachets are ready to use.
BioPersi+ Speed Sachet: Recommended for hotspot treatment. Fast release 100+ mites/sachet for up to 5 days
BioPersi+ Classic Sachet: Recommended for preventive use. Slow release 300+ mites/sachet for up to 12 days
BioPersi+ Sachet Advantages
- Easy & convenient application
- Zero waste
- Precise application
- No direct contact with fruit or foliage
BioPersi+ Advantages
- The change in color offers proof of predation.
- BioPersi+ has a higher fecundity than the traditional Phytoseulus persimilis: females lay over 19 eggs within 5 days
- BioPersi+ displays better searching ability and control of hot spots, reaching its target quicker.
Application
BioPersi+ may be hand-released, in bigger areas, they may also be released by drone or blower.
- Application of the mites should be during the early morning or late afternoon while the temperature is relatively mild.
- The product is supplied in chilled, insulated boxes. It should be transported to the cultivated area (fields, greenhouses or net houses) in the same boxes.
SACHETS
- Hang the sachets within the canopy, at medium height and not in direct sunlight.
CYLINDER
- Before releasing, gently rotate the container, to evenly mix the mites and the carrier.
- The mites are released by gently shaking the opened container over the foliage while walking between the rows of the crops.
BUGFLOW
- Hold the cylinder bottom, firmly press one of the arrow markers and push inward firmly until the mesh ring is partly detached.
- Place the cylinder over the cylinder adapter and tighten in a clockwise circular motion.
- Point the Bugflow towards the area to be sprayed.
- Use the shoulder carry strap to reduce fatigue during application.
- Walk at a constant speed while holding the blower at the right angle to best cover the crop and ensure a uniform spread of the material on the crop.
RELEASE TIMING
- BioPersi+ Sachets can be released preventively, before the spider mites are present.
- BioPersi+ can be introduced even at very light spider mite presence
- The amount of BioPersi+ to be released is determined by the type of crop, field conditions, level of infestation and damage present or expected in the crops.
- Please consult with BioBee Technical Representative.
BioPersi+ chemical list BioBee 2024
Before combining BioPersi+ with any chemical pesticide in the crop, please consult your BioBee technical field representative.
Storage
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Storage temperature
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Do not store in sunlight
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Store horizontally
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Roll back and forth before use
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Apply early morning or late afternoon
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Suitable for mechanized applications
Disclaimer
BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. produces and markets biological products. Production is carried out using innovative techniques under controlled quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001:2015, as well as IOBC’s international standards for mass-production of insects. All products are tested to meet specification requirements before leaving the factory.
The success of biological pest control is affected by the crop’s initial pest population (upon application of the product), weather conditions and chemical residue present in the crop, among other possible aggravating factors.
Under no circumstance shall BioBee be liable for the outcome of the implementation in the field, as it has no control over local conditions, the application method, or the possible improper treatment/storage of the product.
