Stratiolaelaps scimitus

(Formerly Hypoaspis miles)

The familiar soil-dwelling predatory mite

Stratiolaelaps scimitus is the most well-known soil predatory mite and not without reason; it is an extremely effective combatant against various soil pests.

It is mainly used against fungus gnats, shore flies and thrips, but also has an effect against:

- Duponchelia

- Root aphid

- Straw mite and bulb mite

- Springtails

- Nematodes

- Blood mites in chickens and reptiles

- Varroa mite in bees