Predatory Bug Solution for Thrips Management
ORIcontrol contains Orius insidiosus, a predatory bug that feeds on both adult and juvenile stages of thrips (including Frankliniella occidentalis and Thrips parvispinus). In addition to thrips, Orius will also consume other soft-bodied pests such as mites and lepidoptera eggs. Adult Orius are capable of flight, helping them move through the crop to locate prey.
Benefits of ORIcontrol :
- ✅ Multiple life stages: Adults and all five nymph stages feed on thrips and other small pests.
- ✅ Active dispersal: Adult Orius can fly, supporting even distribution throughout the crop.
- ✅ Flexible diet: Also feeds on mites, other thrips species, and lepidoptera eggs.
- ✅ Supports establishment: Works effectively with Power Food 3.0 diet to help Orius reproduce and establish quickly in crops.
Main uses
Management of thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis, Thrips parvispinus) and other small soft-bodied pests in greenhouse and field crops.
How it works
Orius insidiosus actively searches for prey in the crop, feeding on adult and juvenile thrips as well as mites and lepidoptera eggs. Adult Orius can fly, which helps them spread through the crop canopy for better coverage. Supplementary feeding with Power Food 3.0 can support population establishment and reproduction, making them a reliable component of integrated pest management strategies.
