

Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Soil-dwelling predator
Persists in growing media and targets susceptible pest stages near the surface. Available individually and in DuoGuard and TrioGuard.
Choose your packs
CAD prices checked 2026-09-19. Prices are a snapshot; availability is not live.
Show delivery guidance
The source shop lists a Thursday 21:00 cutoff (labelled EST) for next-week delivery. Confirm production and delivery timing with Anatis.
Your requested delivery week is unconfirmed. Production lead time and transit time are separate.
Personal guidance for your crop, conditions and pest pressure.
Plan your next step
- What does it target?
- Thrips, Fungus gnats & shore flies, Mealybugs & scale insects
- Where might it fit?
- Explore options targeting susceptible stages around the soil and growing medium.
Discuss your crop and production setting with a specialist to confirm suitability.
- Which conditions matter?
- Optimal temperatures: 15–25°C. Does not survive frost or flooding.
- What should I confirm before ordering?
- Confirm the crop, pest species and growing conditions with a specialist before choosing an introduction program. Confirm the supplied format, quantity, release timing and delivery schedule.
Practical guidance
Show application guidance
Moisten the soil without flooding. Turn the bottle gently to distribute the mites, then sprinkle evenly onto soil or growing medium.
Show introduction rates
| Introduction | Quantity | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive | 100/m² | 14–28 days | 2 introductions |
| Light infestation | 250/m² | As needed | As needed |
| Strong infestation | 500/m² | As needed | As needed |
Show storage & handling
Use upon receipt. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Technical sheet
Application and handling information for this solution.
Planning your order
Living beneficials are produced to order. There can be a week between ordering and delivery; confirm the schedule with the team before planning releases.
Transit is generally 24–48 hours after dispatch, depending on location. Production lead time and transit time are separate. Collection must be arranged in advance; there is no walk-in store with standing inventory.
Discuss the suitable formulation, quantity and timing when requesting a quote. Use the handling instructions for the product you receive.
FAQShow sources and review dates
- Catalogue revision
- 2026–2027 · English v8 · PDF pages 5, 8, 10, 13
- Website content reviewed
- Product resource
- stratiolaelaps-scimitus-en.pdf ↓
- Technical sheet revision
- See the revision printed in the original PDF. A date in the filename is not necessarily the document revision.
The website review date is separate from the document revision. Product-specific instructions and unresolved questions should be confirmed with Anatis.

