120. #LeadersTalkCrops: How Rearing Methods Influence the Performance of Beneficial Predatory Mites w/ Andrew Maltby
Are you going to be more physically fit if you eat Kale or Ice Cream all day?
🤔 👉 Kale 🌱
Are your predatory mites going to be more physically fit if they were raised on real or factitious prey?Â
Wait...there's a difference in predatory mite physical fitness based on their food source?! 🤯Â
Andrew Maltby, Owner of Biotactics & Producer of Benemiteâ„¢, came onto the #LeadersTalkCrops series of CropTalk podcast, to share why he is focused on rearing type II predatory mites using spider mites, as opposed to factitious prey. Â
If you use predatory mites in your IPM program, this conversation is right up your alley.Â
If you nerd out on good bugs sucking the life out of bad bugs, this conversation is your cup of tea.Â
Heck, if you enjoy good conversation, this one is for you.Â
Until next time, #startcleanstaycleanÂ
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