THRIPOR-L

 

Unit of packaging

Orius laevigatus (predatory bug)

Pack size: 100 ml bottle

Contains: 500 adults and nymphs mixed with buckwheat husks and some vermiculite

 

Target

Various species of thrips (larvae and adults). In the absence of thrips Orius can also survive on aphids, spider mite, butterfly eggs and pollen.

 

Rates
THRIPOR-L	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	½/m²	1000	14	2x	once only in crops with pollen
curative light	1/m²	500	14	2x	-
curative heavy	10/m²	50	-	1x	introduce in infested areas only

 

Introduction

• turn and shake bottle gently before use
• spread material on leaves and/or in application boxes (DIBOX)
• in groups of 25-50 insects to encourage mating
• make sure the material remains at its introduction site for a few days

 

Storage and handling

• storage after receipt: 1-2 days
• storage temperature: 8-10°C/47-50°F
• in the dark (bottles horizontally)

 

Remarks

Orius lays a large proportion of its eggs in (side) shoots. Avoid unnecessary loss of these eggs by introducing THRIPOR directly after removing side shoots.

 

Appearance

Adults: black with grey/white/brown sections on wings, 1.4-2.4 mm

Eggs: hardly visible, embedded in leaf tissue

Young nymphs: yellow

Older nymphs: yellow with orange spots

 

Mode of action

Adults and nymphs pierce thrips larvae and adults with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents.

 

Visual effect

Thrips shrivel after being eaten by Orius, and are therefore difficult to see in the crop.

 

Important!

The introduction rates of this product should be adjusted to the mode of action of the product and the results that can be expected in the crop where the product is applied. Your local Koppert consultant or recognized distributor will be able to advise you further.

 

Only use products that are permitted in your country / state and crop.