Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus
May 8, 2019
stages of the pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence they are frequently found in the flowers [...] not carried out until the second half of May, or early June. Introduction rates are typically 1-2 Orius per plant, the higher rate for more difficult situations [...] 7-14 day intervals. The ‘window’ for introduction of Orius is relatively narrow since fast establishment of the predator is the aim for optimum control of