Orius laevigatus is a standard corrective treatment for Thrips in glasshouse crops. The main target is Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. Orius is often released as a follow up treatment for 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. This product is also available as 2000 1st and 2nd instar nymphs, for quicker establishment in the crop.
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Predatory Bug for thrip control
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Orius is 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.
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.
Adults: Use at the rate of 0.5–1 Orius per sq m
Nymphs: Make 2 releases at 1 week intervals at the rate of 1 Orius nymph per sqm
Keep out of direct sunlight
Transport and store at 5-10°C
Use within 18 hours of receipt
Syngenta Bioline Ltd
Telstar Nursery, Holland Road
Little Clacton, Essex CO16 9QG, England
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