Orius insidiosus originates from North America and is a standard corrective treatment for Thrips in glasshouse crops. The main target is Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. It is often released as a follow up treatment after predatory mites such as Amblyseius cucumeris. The bugs are supplied in bottles of 500 ml containing 500 adults and late instar nymphs, in buckwheat husks, with a small amount of food to keep them alive during transport. Oriline is reared under the "ACTIV" system which gives quicker establishment in crops.

Predatory Bug for thrip control ACTIV formulation for quicker establishment High proportion of adults Well ventilated tube Protein food source for high survival Optimal buckwheat husk carrier Establishes well on pollen-forming crops Freshly harvested own production

General Information

Oriusis a predatory bug that is often used in a programme with Amblyline cu CRS sachets in crops such as peppers where it will quickly establish on the target pest and pollen. The Amblyseius introduction will control young thrips and the Orius compliments this by also predating on adult thrips.

Instructions for use

Use at the rate of 0.5–1 Orius per sq m
Close greenhouse doors and vents
Apply in the cool morning or evening
Avoid application in bright sunlight
Open bottle keeping it horizontal.
Distribute the contents onto the leaves evenly throughout the crop, by gently shaking and rotating the bottle.

Storage and transport

Keep out of direct sunlight
Transport and store at 5-10°C
Use within 18 hours of receipt

Further information

Syngenta Bioline Ltd
Telstar Nursery, Holland Road
Little Clacton, Essex CO16 9QG, England
Tel +44 (0) 1255 863 200
Fax +44 (0) 1255 863 206

sales@syngentabioline.com