Predatory thrips, Franklinothrips vespiformis, for the control of leaf-dwelling thrips species.

• Immediate & continuous control – both Franklinothrips vespiformis adults and larvae are predatory
• Targeted action – Franklinothrips vespiformis is leaf-dwelling, targeting invasive thrips where they reside – on the leaf
• True generalist – they directly prey upon eggs, larval and adults stages of a wide range of harmful thrips species
• Fast population growth – populations of Franklinothrips vespiformis predominantly consist of females with each female laying a total of up to 300 eggs over their entire lifespan
• Teams up to optimise control – can be used in combination with and complementary to other existing natural enemies such as Orius-System and predatory mites

How are growers benefiting

• They consume a wide range of thrips species, including Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) but also leaf-dwelling thrips such as poinsettia thrips (Echinothrips americanus), Japanese flower thrips (Thrips setosus), tobacco thrips (Thrips parvispinus), orchid thrips (Chaetanophothrips orchidii) and chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis)
• Works well in sweet pepper and ornamental crops
• Supplied in 100% biodegradable packaging, making waste disposal easier

Packaging

• Vespiformis-System-1000