THRIPEX-Plus are sachets with predatory mites that can be used for the biological control of eggs and larvae of thrips such as onion thrips and western flower thrips. The predatory mites also eat spider mites and other harmful mites. You can use this product in greenhouses if the humidity is regularly higher than 75%. Suitable for preventive use. THRIPEX-PLUS is available in units of 500 bags, each containing 1000 predatory mites.
What is THRIPEX-PLUS?THRIPEX-Plus are sachets with the predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris that can be used for the biological control of eggs and larvae of thrips such as onion thrips and western flower thrips. It is also effective against spider mites and tarsonemid mites. Each sachet releases 1000 predatory mites over the course of 4-6 weeks. The small; drop-shaped predatory mites actively search for prey.How does THRIPEX-PLUS work?The adult predatory mites feed on eggs and young larvae of several thrips species. THRIPEX-PLUS is excellent for preventive use; since the predatory ites can survive on alternative food sources; such as spider- and tarsonemid mites; honeydew and pollen. Eggs of the predatory mite are sensitive to dehydration. The humidity must therefore be at least 60% and preferably 75% for part of the day. The carrier material with grain mites in which THRIPEX-PLUS is packaged; can cause minor damage in crops that are sensitive to grain mites. Therefore we suggest to try the product first in a small part of the greenhouse. If sensitivity occurs; THRIPEX-V is a great alternative. It contains different carrier material that causes less problems in sensitive crops.How to combine THRIPEX-PLUS?THRIPEX-PLUS is great in combination with THRIPOR; a predatory bug that functions under the same conditions as the predatory mites. THRIPOR feeds on several thrips species.
In greenhouses: January - December
T = 20°C or higher
RV = minimum of 60 %, and part of the day 75%
vegetable production
Use 1-3 sachets per m², depending on the severity of the infestation.The sachets produce new predatory mites over the course of four weeks.If necessary, repeat after four weeks.
Immediately distribute the sachets over the plants. Hold the sachet at the cardboard clamp to prevent damage of the predatory mites.
Protect the sachets against direct sunlight.
A small hole in the sachet enables the predatory mites to crawl outside.
