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Galendromus Occidentalis predatory mites - MI Beneficials

Galendromus Occidentalis predatory mites

Galendromus Occidentalis are a native predator mite to the West Coast of the United States, thus it has the nickname of "Western Predatory Mite". Galendromus Occidentalis is generalist predator of spider...

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Galendromus Occidentalis predatory mites

Galendromus Occidentalis are a native predator mite to the West Coast of the United States, thus it has the nickname of "Western Predatory Mite". Galendromus Occidentalis is generalist predator of spider...

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Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) Californicus predatory mites - MI Beneficials

Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) Californicus predatory ...

Neoseiulus californicus are a microscopic Type II predatory mite, "cousin" to the Neoseiulus fallacis, that feeds on several species of spider mites. They are found in warmer climates around the world...

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Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) Californicus predatory ...

Neoseiulus californicus are a microscopic Type II predatory mite, "cousin" to the Neoseiulus fallacis, that feeds on several species of spider mites. They are found in warmer climates around the world...

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Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) Fallacis predatory mites - MI Beneficials

Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) Fallacis predatory mites

Neoseiulus fallacis are a microscopic Type II predatory mite, "cousin" to the Neoseiulus californicus, that feeds on several species of spider mites. They are widely distributed across North America, in...

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Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) Fallacis predatory mites

Neoseiulus fallacis are a microscopic Type II predatory mite, "cousin" to the Neoseiulus californicus, that feeds on several species of spider mites. They are widely distributed across North America, in...

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Red Wiggler Worms (Eisenia Fetida) in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Red Wiggler Worms (Eisenia Fetida) in Living Soil

Red Wigglers (Eisenia Fetida) are the most well known composting worm, not only because they are widely available, but also because they are the most effective worker. Calling a Red...

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Red Wiggler Worms (Eisenia Fetida) in Living Soil

Red Wigglers (Eisenia Fetida) are the most well known composting worm, not only because they are widely available, but also because they are the most effective worker. Calling a Red...

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Enchytraeidae (Pot Worms) in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Enchytraeidae (Pot Worms) in Living Soil

Enchytraeidae, also known as Pot Worms, are a beneficial soil organism that is similar anatomically to the earthworm. The nickname Pot Worm is derived from their common presence in soil...

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Enchytraeidae (Pot Worms) in Living Soil

Enchytraeidae, also known as Pot Worms, are a beneficial soil organism that is similar anatomically to the earthworm. The nickname Pot Worm is derived from their common presence in soil...

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Oribatid (Oribatida) Mites in Living Soil - MI Beneficials

Oribatid (Oribatida) Mites in Living Soil

Oribatid mites exist to help decompose and cycle nutrients in the soil food web. They consume fungi and bacteria that is found on detritus. Oribatid mites are essential in a...

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Oribatid (Oribatida) Mites in Living Soil

Oribatid mites exist to help decompose and cycle nutrients in the soil food web. They consume fungi and bacteria that is found on detritus. Oribatid mites are essential in a...

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