Tomato plants used in whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) rearing got infested by the two-spotted mite. If I release predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis) then will they cause any problem to whiteflies?
The whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) is not preying host for predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis) but looking to its cannabilistic nature, when spider mite prey is unavailable, it may attack over whitefly. Therefore you are requested to verify then proceed for large scale release of this predatory mite. I noticed that It feeds on thrips otherwise it is specialized predator of tetranichids.
No, Phytoseiulus persimilis do not prey on Bemisia tabaci eggs. You should try Chrysoperla carnea (Neuroptera; Chrysopidae), Delphastus pusillus , Harmonia axyridis and Azya orbigera (Coleoptera: Coccinelidae). They will feed on whitefly eggs, nymphs, and adults of Bemisia tabaci. Also the bug Macrolophus caliginosus (Hemiptera: Miridae) is polyphagous and feeds on eggs, pupae and adults of B. tabaci.