Special Blend Slow-Release Prevention Sachets

You cleared the thrips. The webbing is gone. That twisted new leaf finally came in normally. This is the part where it comes back — unless something is already on the plant, waiting for it.

Special Blend sachets carry four predatory mites at once — Amblyseius andersoni, Neoseiulus californicus, Amblyseius swirskii and Neoseiulus cucumeris — chosen because between them they cover a wider band of pests and conditions than any one of them holds alone. Andersoni is the one still working from 43°F to 100°F with no winter dormancy, and the reason this reaches russet and rust mites. Californicus takes the dry end. Swirskii takes the warm end, and thrips and whitefly with it. Cucumeris is the pollen-feeding patroller and the documented predator of broad and cyclamen mites.

All four feed on pollen, so the colony holds on a clean plant instead of dying out with nothing to hunt. That persistence is what makes prevention work. Inside is a breeding colony — adults, juveniles, eggs and a food source — releasing over about four to six weeks.

It is also the least work of anything you could do about pests. Nothing to mix, nothing to spray, no residue on the leaves, no re-entry interval and no diagnosis to get right — you hang it near the foliage and leave it. No loose carrier on your plants, nothing to keep children or pets away from, and nothing in its range can develop resistance to being eaten. Safe around people, pets and anything you plan to eat.

Best for: Staying ahead of mixed pest pressure, and holding ground after a bottle treatment. Start sachets five to seven days after the bottles.
How many: One sachet every three to five linear feet of shelf, tent or row, or one per large plant. Sold as single sachets, with discounts on quantity.
Placement: Hang near the foliage, above the watering line. Works under grow lights and natural light alike.
Replace: Every four to six weeks.
How you'll know: You won't see the mites. You also won't see the pests. That is the point.
Safe around: People, pets, plants and food crops.
Not for: An active, visible infestation on its own. Sachets are slow by design — bottles knock a population down, and sachets keep it down.

Biological Pest Prevention for Spider Mites, Broad Mites, Cyclamen Mites, Thrips, and More

These sachets release live predatory mites gradually over 4–6 weeks to prevent pests from establishing in the first place. No sprays. No mixing. No guesswork.

If you’ve ever dealt with an infestation—or just want to avoid one—this is your slow-release insurance.

Each sachet contains four species of beneficial mites, selected to cover multiple pests, microclimates, and plant types. The mites emerge over time, spread throughout your foliage, and quietly take out pests while they’re still in egg or larval form.

You won’t see the mites. You also won’t see the pests. That’s the point.

What It Prevents

This mix is especially helpful if:

• You aren’t sure what pests you’ll be dealing with

• You’ve cleared an infestation and want protection

• You grow in a warm, humid space with lots of foliage

• You want to stop spraying and try natural prevention instead

What's Inside

Each sachet contains a balanced mix of four compatible predatory mite species:

• Amblyseius andersoni – Spider, broad, cyclamen, russet and rust mites; active from 43°F to 100°F and no winter dormancy

• Neoseiulus californicus – Spider mites, broad mites, cyclamen mites; tolerates drier air

• Amblyseius swirskii – Targets thrips (eggs + larvae), whiteflies, broad mites

• Neoseiulus cucumeris – Thrips larvae, broad mites, cyclamen mites

Each species plays a different role—some dominate in heat, others tolerate cold. Some feed on eggs, others on mobile juveniles. Together, they give you coverage across pests before damage is visible.

How It Works

Sachets are designed for biological slow-release. Each one contains a mix of:

• Adult predatory mites

• Juveniles

• Eggs

• A food source (bran + supplemental feed)

Here’s what happens:

1. Mites exit the sachet gradually through the vent

2. They crawl onto leaves and stems, seeking pest eggs and larvae

3. Adults feed and reproduce

4. New generations emerge and continue hunting

5. Coverage lasts 4–6 weeks depending on temperature and humidity

No spraying. No reapplication during the active release period.

How to Use

• Do not open the sachets. Mites exit naturally through the release hole.

• Hang sachets near foliage, but above the watering line—do not soak.

• Works under both grow lights and natural light.

Best Conditions for Success

If your environment is dry, mist the plants — never the sachets — or use a humidifier to improve mite emergence and reproduction.

Pro Tips

• Start early. Don’t wait for visible pest symptoms—these are for prevention.

• Pair with Good Bug Diet if you’re using sachets preventatively in low-pest conditions.

• Use sachets after bottles to maintain control after knockdown.

• Avoid contact sprays. Even organic ones can harm beneficial mites.

• Stay on schedule. Especially during spring, summer, and early fall.

Safe for Indoor and Edible Use

• Non-toxic

• Zero re-entry interval

• Pet- and pollinator-safe

• Compatible with organic growing and IPM systems

• Won’t harm soil microbes, fungi, or beneficial insects

• Invisible to the eye and residue-free

Shipping & Storage

• Ships 2-Day with tracking

• Use on arrival for best results

• Store up to 48 hours at 50°F if delayed

• Do not freeze or leave in hot, dry conditions