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Predator mite 🐛 IPM

Beneficial mite species (e.g. Stratiolaelaps / Hypoaspis) that hunt fungus gnat larvae and other small soil pests as part of a living soil ecosystem.

Jeremy identifies predator mites wiggling in the vegetable bed and uses them as an indicator of healthy biology.

Discussed in: Ep 004 · Ep 030

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Fungus gnat · fungus gnat larva · fungus gnat larvae · Living soil · Predator mites