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Contains
Orius laevigatus as adults and nymphs in buckwheat shell and vermiculite carrier. Unit: 500 in 100ml bottle. Target Pest
Thrips species, including western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) and onion thrips (Thrips tabaci). Also feeds on a range of small insects, mites and pollen. Instructions
» | Release early morning or evening when vents are closed. | » | Lay bottle horizontally and gently rotate to evenly mix Orius through the carrier before release. | » | Distribute evenly through the crop onto the leaves. Continue to gently rotate the bottle during distribution. |
Introduction Rates
0.25 per m2 for four introductions, or one introduction of 1 per m2 (crops with available pollen). Higher rates may be necessary into hot spots. Conditions
Diapause induced when day lengths are below 10 hours. Storage
» Preferably use on day of receipt or within 1 day if stored in darkness at 10-12°C. Technical Information
Orius laevigatus belongs to the Anthocorid family. Both adults and nymphs feed on larvae and adult thrips by piercing and sucking out the contents.
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