This predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii, is helpful in the control of whitefly, with some impact on spider mite populations. It is polyphagous; it eats thrips (the first and second larval instar of western flower thrips) and whitefly (eggs and first larval instar of greenhouse whitefly and Bemisia whitefly). Swirskii can also eat pollen and may be introduced preventively in pollen-bearing crops. The population of the predator is boosted in times of increasing pest pressure. Used preventively, they can control whitefly before they can create honeydew secretions. Easily adapts to high temperatures between 30C/86F and 35C/95F. Can be supplementally fed for use in low or non-pollinating crops.