THRIPEX-V

Unit of packaging

Neoseiulus cucumeris (predatory mite)

Pack size: 1,000 ml bottle

Bottle contains: 50,000 mites mixed with vermiculite and a fraction of bran

 

Precautions

Inhalation of product may cause sensitization in case of mechanical application. Dust mask is recommended as protection for operator and people working near place of application.

 

Target

Various thrips species. Hatching eggs and larvae. Predatory mites also eat spider mites (f.e. strawberry mite, broad mite), several other mites, honeydew and pollen.

 

Rates
THRIPEX-V	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	50/m²	500/1000	14	-	-
curative light	100/m²	250/500	14	-	-
curative heavy	100/m²	250/500	7	-	-

 

Introduction

• turn and shake gently before use
• sprinkle material on leaves or apply on crop with mechanical blower

 

Environmental conditions

Relative humidity should be above 75% and the temperature above 20°C/68°F for some hours of the day. THRIPEX-V contains a strain of Neoseiulus cucumeris which is not susceptible to diapause. Therefore the predators can be used all year.

 

Storage and handling

• apply on day of receipt
• storage temperature: 8-10°C
• in the dark (bottles horizontally)

 

Remarks

THRIPEX-V (THRIPEX in vermiculite) consists of less bran and small numbers of branmites. It is the safest product for sensitive crops.

 

Appearance

Mobile stages: beige-pink, droplet shaped, 'pushed down' position on short legs, often at hidden places like along veins and in the flowers

Eggs: transparant white, attached to leaf hairs along veins on the underside of leaves

 

Mode of action

Adult predatory mites search actively for their prey and suck it dry.

 

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. Check local registration requirements.
Koppert Biological Systems can not be held liable for unauthorized use.