Description
Oriline - Bottle - 500 Individual - Orius insidiosus offers a more focused biological control system for small soft bodied pest problems, like thrips, for growers. A single bottle contains 500 minute pirate bugs (Orius insidiosus). He is an aggressive generalist predator and well known for his biodiverse use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of greenhouses and his speed). The entire package is compact and easy to distribute, making this solution ideal to use in various crops grown in greenhouses, tunnels, as well as in bulk indoor growing beds and cultivated wide-areas.
Biological Profile of Orius insidiosus
He is a vivid and agile predator measuring 2-3 mm, uniquely highlighted by a black and white color scheme. Both adults and nymphs (all stages of life) actively look for prey and throughout their life stages, offer relentless protection to crops, providing continual feeding.
To attack pests, they can pierce the pest using strong beaks and feed on the internal contents, which completely eliminates the pest threat. Active during daylight as well as dusk, mobiles and predatory Orius insidiosus ensures fast pest control in numerous structures of crops and environments.
Target Pests and Efficiency
- Oriline – Bottle - 500 Individuals / Orius insidiosus effectively manages
- Moth Eggs
- Spider Mites (Early Stages)
- Whiteflies
- Thrips (Larvae and Adults)
- Aphids
The extent of troublesome pests in a growing environment plays an integral role in the selection of natural antagonists. The Orius insidiosus has a broad diet which makes it well suited to mixed farming systems where pest populations change throughout the growing seasons.
This predator is known to most of the growers fall within the category of Orius insidiosus gukus who have gentle big eye bug that survive on pollen and plant exudates during low pest periods guaranteeing prolonged pest control. Pests like thrips and mites are kept in check on sensitive crops such as strawberries, cucumbers, eggplants, and ornamental plants
Application Methods and Deployment Guidelines
Oriline - Bottle - 500 Individuals - Deploying Orius Insidiosus is easy and done as per infested areas. Gently roll the bottle prior to opening. Place them in the crop areas or append them in pest affected regions.- Note: Early morning and late afternoons are less stressful times to release them as well.
- For better results ensure temperatures range between 20°C – 30°C while sitting above 60% humidity.
To ensure maximum effectiveness and viability of the predators, do not use broad-spectrum insecticides close to the release window.
IPM Compatibility and Integration
Orius insidiosus - Oriline - Bottle - 500 Individuals fits perfectly with the Integrated Pest Management Framework. It is used in combination with predatory mites (Amblyseius swirskii, Neoseiulus cucumeris), parasitoid wasps, and some microbial controls. This enables the growers to construct integrated biotic defense systems using vertical farming technology.
Because of its non-specific diet, Orius insidiosus will still be active during the periods when pest populations are low by feeding on pollen. Moreover, by doing so, he helps protect crops without exposing non-target pollinators or insects to danger.
Applicable Crops and Conditions
The product is ideal for:
- Vegetables: Cucumber, Peppers, Eggplant, Tomato the rest are open for business.
- Berries: Strawberry and small fruit.
- Ornamentals: Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, Rose.
- Herbs and Leafy Greens.
It is efficient for application in greenhouses, indoor growing facilities, and shadehouses. Furthermore, it can be adapted to open-field crops under protected structures.
Final Words
To achieve specific and dependable control of thrips and other soft-bodied pests, use Oriline - Bottle - 500 Individuals - Orius insidiosus. This product offers a compact but effective solution. Its fast speed of action, ease of use under Integrated Pest Management programs, and wide range of prey ensures sustainable farming at all times without compromising crop health and productivity.
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