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Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Predatory Mites
Biological helpers used carefully against pest mites in collections.
Advanced tool for pest pressure. Not a beginner first-add — start with hygiene, quarantine, and springtails before introducing predators.
Diet: Pest mites and small invertebrates
Care tips
- Quarantine new plants first.
- Use as a targeted response, not decoration.
Cautions
- Can disrupt microfauna balances.
- Not a substitute for good husbandry.