Phytoseiulus persimilis
of prey increases if the temperature increases. Prey consumption decreases at temperatures above 30°C. Above 35°C, Phytoseiulus persimilis stops feeding [...] The optimal temperature for controlling spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult [...] mites are orange-red with eight long legs and highly active, particularly at higher temperatures. Females are approximately 0.6 mm in length, and although