Green Spirit Horticulture

IPM Anso-Mite Plus (Thrip Predator)

Name: IPM Anso-Mite Plus (Thrip Predator)
Brand: Green Spirit Horticulture
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Shipping & Returns

Our current shipping rates are as follows:

UK Orders Over £95.00 – Free Next Day Delivery
UK Orders Under £95.00 – £8.95 For Next Day Delivery With DX Or We Offer Tracked 48 & 24 Services With Royal Mail
UK Orders Next Day AM – £20
UK Orders Saturday AM – £30
International Orders DAP – We can ship worldwide - Please note that any customs fees, import taxes or duties are the responsibility of the customer.

All parcels are fully tracked. Once your order has been dispatched, you’ll receive an email containing your tracking number.

If your order is classed as an oversized item OR deemed extra heavy, additional heavy shipping duty will be added at checkout when selecting your shipping options.

Returns

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, but if you change your mind, you may cancel your order within 14 days of receipt for a full refund, provided the items are unused and in resalable condition.

Once your cancellation has been confirmed, you must return the items within 14 days, ideally in their original packaging.

Click & Collect

Order online and collect directly from our Sheffield OR Barnsley store. Once your order is ready, you’ll receive an email or phone confirmation with collection details. Please wait for confirmation before travelling to ensure your order is prepared.

Please have your order number ready to give to a member of staff when you arrive.

Sheffield Store:
GSH Retail Ltd
Unit 5, 230 Woodbourn Road
Sheffield
S9 3LQ

Barnsley Store:
GSH Retail Ltd
Unit 6, Rockingham Business Park
Rockingham Row, Birdwell
Barnsley, S70 5TW

Local Same Day Delivery Service

Our man in a van!

Same-Day Delivery Service

Enjoy fast, reliable, and fully discreet same-day delivery with Green Spirit when you order from our Sheffield store area.Whether you shop online or
in-store, we make getting your items easy,convenient, and secure.

Order Online

When placing your order through our website, simply select the Same-Day Local Delivery option at checkout.

Free Same-Day Delivery on orders over £250.00
Available customers within a 3-mile radius of our Sheffield store (S9 3LQ)
Orders under £250.00 can still be delivered the same day for a £50.00
flat fee

Your order will be prepared and delivered directly to your
door the very same day, using our discreet delivery service.

Order In-Store

If you prefer to shop in person, visit our Sheffield
location to browse, purchase, and arrange delivery.

Pay
in full for your items in-store
Choose
a delivery time and date that suits you best
Our
team will ensure a smooth and convenient handover

Discreet Delivery Promise

We understand the importance of privacy.

All
our delivery vans are plain and unmarked, with no company
branding
Parcels
are packaged in plain or black wrapping for complete discretion

Delivery Requirements

To ensure everything runs smoothly:

Customers
must be present at the agreed delivery time
Drivers
cannot wait for extended periods
If
the customer is not available, items will be returned to the store and a £50.00
redelivery fee will apply

Upon
delivery, we will request a order number, name and signature to
confirm receipt

Discreet Shipping

All orders from GSH Retail Ltd are packed securely and shipped in Plain unbranded boxes for your privacy. We understand that discretion is important, so no external markings or product details are visible on the packaging.

Each parcel is also wrapped in durable black film and sealed with fragile tape to ensure both security and protection in transit.

We take great care to make sure your order arrives safely, discreetly, and in perfect condition — every time.

Methods Of Payment

We accept a wide range of secure payment options for your convenience when shopping with GSH Retail LTD

You can pay using:

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover

Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay

PayPal – Fast and secure online checkout with buyer protection

Klarna – Flexible payment options, including Pay in 3 instalments or Pay Later

Clearpay – Split your purchase into four interest-free payments

Weston Union– Supported for international customers

Cash In The Post - This is at your own risk! Please make sure it is signed for, tracked, and insured.

Manual Bank Transfer - Contact a member of staff to organise paying via bank transfer.

All transactions are processed securely through Shopify’s encrypted checkout. Your payment details are never shared directly with us.

Once your order is placed, you’ll receive an order confirmation email, followed by tracking details once your parcel has been dispatched.

Finance Options

We offer flexible finance options to make purchasing easier. You can choose to spread the cost of your order, all three options are interest-free and give you the flexibility to manage your payments in a way that suits you.

PayPal Pay in 3

PayPal Pay in 3 allows you to divide your purchase into three equal interest-free payments over two months. The first payment is made at checkout, followed by two automatic payments each month.
It is available on orders between £30 and £2,000, and approval is completed instantly through your PayPal account. You can view, manage, or make payments easily through the PayPal app or your online account.

Shop Pay

Shop Pay Installments lets customers pay for an order in smaller increments over time.When available, Shop Pay Installments is a great option to help you maximize your budget for orders between the following amounts, depending on your location:

Klarna

Klarna offers two flexible ways to pay. With Pay in 3 instalments, your order total is divided into three equal payments, taken every 30 days with no interest or fees when paid on time. Alternatively, you can choose Pay Later in 30 Days, allowing you to receive your order first and settle the balance within 30 days. Klarna provides instant approval at checkout, and all payments can be managed securely through the Klarna app.

Clearpay

Clearpay lets you spread the cost of your purchase into four equal interest-free payments, taken automatically every two weeks. The first instalment is paid at the time of purchase, and the remaining three are collected automatically over six weeks. Clearpay is available for orders between £30 and £1,000 and can be managed easily through the Clearpay app.

Important Information

All finance options are subject to eligibility and approval by the provider. Late or missed payments may affect your credit score, so please ensure funds are available when payments are due. For details about eligibility, limits, or payment schedules, please refer to the provider’s website or app.

Earning Points & Rewards

At GSH Retail we believe loyalty should be rewarded - Our Points & Rewards scheme allows you to collect points every time you shop and redeem them for discount codes to use on future purchases.

When you make a purchase through our website, you’ll automatically earn points based on the value of your order. These points are added to your account and can be saved or redeemed whenever you choose. Once you’ve collected enough points, you can exchange them for a unique coupon code that can be applied at checkout to reduce the cost of your next order.

Earn 5 Points for every £1 spent
Redeem 100 Points for £1 Store Credit

Your points never expire as long as your account remains active, and you can track your balance easily through your customer account dashboard. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing GSH Retail Ltd

To redeem your points, simply log into your account, view your available balance, and follow the on-screen instructions to generate a discount code. Enter the code at checkout to instantly apply your reward.

This product is ordered fresh specifically for you once your order is placed. To ensure quality and viability, orders must be received by Tuesday morning to be included in that week’s shipment. We offer both in-store collection and UK delivery.

Orders placed after Tuesday morning will be ordered the following week and shipped once received.

If you wish to collect your order in-store, we recommend pre-ordering via our website. Once your order has arrived, it will be marked as “Ready for Collection”, and you can collect it in-store using your order number.

Anso-Mite Plus is a biological control product that contains Amblyseius cucumeris, a predatory mite used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for controlling thrips. Specifically, it targets thrips species such as Frankliniella occidentalis (Western Flower Thrips) and Thrips tabaci. These pests are notorious for damaging crops, particularly in greenhouse and ornamental settings. The use of Amblyseius cucumeris as a natural predator helps manage thrips populations in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.

Key Features:

Scientific Name: Amblyseius cucumeris.
Target Pest: Primarily used for controlling thrips, particularly the Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) and the Onion Thrips (Thrips tabaci). It can also feed on other small pests such as spider mites, though it is mainly focused on thrips.
Feeding Behavior: Amblyseius cucumeris is a predatory mite that preys on thrips at various life stages, including larvae, nymphs, and eggs. The mite actively hunts and feeds on these stages, significantly reducing the thrip population.
Size: These mites are quite small, typically around 0.5 mm in size, making them difficult to detect with the naked eye.

Benefits:

Targeted Pest Control: Amblyseius cucumeris is highly effective at controlling thrips populations without affecting other beneficial organisms. Its specificity to thrips makes it an ideal choice for biological pest control in environments where thrips are a problem.
Non-Toxic and Sustainable: As a natural predator, Amblyseius cucumeris provides a non-toxic solution to pest management, making it safe for use in organic farming and greenhouse environments where chemical pesticides are often restricted.
Prevention of Thrips Damage: Thrips can cause significant damage to plants, including stunted growth, deformed flowers, and the spread of plant viruses. By controlling thrips populations, Amblyseius cucumeris helps protect crops from this damage.
Compatibility with Other Biocontrol Agents: Amblyseius cucumeris can be used in combination with other biological control agents for a more comprehensive pest management program. It is commonly used alongside predators of other pests, such as spider mites.

Application and Use:

Release Method: Anso-Mite Plus with Amblyseius cucumeris can be released in various ways, including sprinkling the mites directly onto the plant foliage, using release sachets, or applying them with a spray. The choice of method depends on the scale of the infestation and the specific formulation.
Optimal Conditions: Amblyseius cucumeris thrives in environments with moderate temperatures (around 20-25°C or 68-77°F) and moderate to high humidity (50-80%). Humid conditions are ideal for the mites, as they help maintain their population.
Timing of Release: Early release of Amblyseius cucumeris before thrips populations reach large numbers is the most effective approach. This allows the predatory mites to establish a population and start controlling the pest before damage becomes widespread.

Considerations:

Temperature and Humidity Sensitivity: While Amblyseius cucumeris is effective in moderate conditions, it may not perform well in very dry or extreme temperature environments. Providing additional humidity (such as misting) may be necessary for success in dry conditions.
Monitoring: Regular monitoring of thrips populations is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of the biological control. This helps determine when additional releases are necessary or if the predatory mites need to be supplemented with other control measures.
Pesticide Sensitivity: As with other biological control agents, it’s essential to avoid using broad-spectrum pesticides that could harm Amblyseius cucumeris. If pesticide use is necessary, ensure the product is compatible with predatory mites.

Additional Tips:

Integrated Approach: For best results, integrate Amblyseius cucumeris with other pest control strategies, such as improving plant health, maintaining good air circulation, and using complementary biological control agents for pests other than thrips (e.g., spider mites).
Early Prevention: Introducing Amblyseius cucumeris at the first signs of thrips infestation, or even as a preventive measure, can lead to faster and more efficient pest control.

In conclusion, Anso-Mite Plus with Amblyseius cucumeris is an effective tool for managing thrips populations in a sustainable, non-chemical way. It helps protect crops from the damage caused by thrips, providing a safe, eco-friendly solution in IPM programs.