Thrips control in sweet pepper, cucumber & raspberry in Spain
Sweet pepper
TARGET PEST
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
PRODUCT
Starskii
(Amblyseius swirskii)
USE
Preventative
DOSE
4.000-5.000 sachets/ha
100-125 ind./m2
DISTRIBUTION
One sachet every 4-5 plants, 4-5 weeks after planting.
NOTES
Make sure the sachets are protected from direct sunlight, and with the exit hole facing the plant.
In case of presence of Thrips parvispinus, increase density of sachets in risk areas
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Starskii
(Amblyseius swirskii)
Curative
25-50 ind./m2
Loose material will be spread onto the plants, locating in risk areas (edges and ventilations)
In case of incidence of Thrips parvispinus, releases will be made every 7-10 days at a rate of 25 ind./m2.
Reinforcement with loose material whenever an increase in thrips levels is observed. This usually coincides with the removal of shading paint
Thrips (all stages)
Frankliniellaoccidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Oriline l
(Orius laevigatus)
Preventative / Curative
4- 6 ind./m2
Release will be split in 2 times, starting when there is at least 50% flowering.
It is recommended to use release boxes (15-25/bottle of 1,000-2,000 ind. respectively) at least in the first application.
In case of incidence of Thrips parvispinus, the doses will be increased, making weekly introductions at a rate of at least 2 ind./m2, until the pest is controlled.
In areas with a higher incidence of any of the thrips species, it is advisable to release nymphs directly to the hot spots.
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Amblyline
(Amblyseius cucumeris)
Preventative
4.000 – 5.000 minisachets/ha
200-250 ind./m2
One mni-sachet every 4-5 plants, 4-5 weeks after planting.
Place in the upper third of the plant.
Start releases in mid-October- November, coinciding with the temperature drop.
Thrips (pupae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Hypoline
(Stratiolaelaps scimitus)
Preventative
150- 200 ind./m2
The dose is calculated on 40% of the total area of the plot.
Introduce directly into the soil along the crop lines, approximately 20-25 days after planting.
Thrips (adults)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Trapline b (blue sticky traps
Trapline T+ (Roller traps with pheromone)
Preventative
100-200 traps /1.000 m2
Roller traps with pheromone will be located at a distance of 10 m from each other and respecting 5 m from the edge.
Place the traps 25-30 cm above the crop from the transplant.
They will go up as it grows.
Cucumber
TARGET PEST
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
PRODUCT
Starskii
(Amblyseius swirskii)
USE
Preventative
DOSE
5000-6000 sobres/ha
125-150 ind./m2 (1 sobre cada dos plantas)
DISTRIBUTION
One sachet every 2 plants, 4-5 weeks after planting (6-8 leaves)
NOTES
In case of incidence of Thrips parvispinus, the dose will be increased to one sachet/plant, especially in edges and risk areas.
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Starskii
(Amblyseius swirskii)
Curative
25-50 ind./m2
Loose material will be spreaad onto the plants, locating in risk areas (edges and ventilations)
In case of incidence of Thrips parvispinus, releases will be made every 7-10 days at a rate of 25 ind./m2.
Thrips
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Mitefood / Carpocolor
(supplementary food)
Preventative
2L / 1.000m2 x 2
At least two releases will be made spaced a minimum of two weeks, starting 2-4 weeks after placing the sachets.
To improve the distribution of Mitefood and the effectiveness of the application, the use of blowers is recommended.
Thrips (all stages)
Frankliniellaoccidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Oriline l
(Orius laevigatus)
Preventative / Curative
4- 6 ind./m2
Release will be split in 2-3times
In case of incidence of Thrips parvispinus, the doses will be increased, making weekly introductions at a rate of at least 2-4 ind./m2, until the pest is controlled.
In areas with a higher incidence of any of the thrips species, it is advisable to release nymphs directly to the hot spots.
Several Alyssum points will be established from the beginning of cultivation
Release Orius on the Alyssum plants and directly on the crop in areas with a higher incidence.
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Amblyline
(Amblyseius cucumeris)
Preventative
5000-6000 sobres/ha
125-150 ind./m2
(1 sobre cada dos plantas)
One sachet every 2 plants
Start releases in mid-October- November, coinciding with the temperature drop.
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Amblyline
(Amblyseius cucumeris)
Curative
100 ind./m2 x 2-3 releases
Loose material will be spreaad onto the plants, locating in risk areas (edges and ventilations)
In case of incidence of Thrips parvispinus, releases will be made every 7-10 days at a rate of 100 ind./m2.
Thrips (pupae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Hypoline
(Stratiolaelaps scimitus)
Preventative
150- 200 ind./m2
The dose is calculated on 40% of the total area of the plot.
Introduce directly into the soil along the crop lines, approximately 20-25 days after planting.
Thrips (adults)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Trapline b (blue sticky traps
Trapline T+ (Roller traps with pheromone)
Preventative
100-200 traps /1.000 m2
Roller traps with pehromone will be located at a distance of 10 m from each other and respecting 5 m from the edge.
Place the traps 25-30 cm above the crop from the transplant.
They will go up as it grows.
Raspberry
TARGET PEST
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
PRODUCT
Starskii
(Amblyseius swirskii)
USE
Preventative
DOSE
1500-2000 sobres / ha
DISTRIBUTION
One sachet every 2,5 linear meters
NOTES
Release as soon as mínimun temperature exceed12ºC Make sure the sachets are protected from direct sunlight, and with the exit hole facing the plant.
Thrips (larvae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Amblyline
(Amblyseius cucumeris)
Preventative
1500-2000 sobres/ha
75-100 ind./m2
One sachet every 2,5 linear meters
Releases between November and january
Thrips (pupae)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Hypoline
(Stratiolaelaps scimitus)
Preventative
150- 200 ind./m2
The dose is calculated on 40% of the total area of the plot.
Introduce directly into the soil along the crop lines, approximately 20-25 days after planting.
Thrips (all stages)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Oriline l
(Orius laevigatus)
Preventative / Curative
4- 8 ind./m2
Succesive releases at rate of 2 ind./m2
In case o f incidence of Scirtothrips sp., dose will be increased.
Several Alyssum points will be established from the beginning of cultivation, mainly at the ends of the tunnels facing south (40-50 plants at least)
Release Orius on the Alyssum plants and directly on the crop in areas with a higher incidence.
Thrips (adults)
Franklinielkla occidentalis Thrips parvispinus
Trapline b (blue sticky traps
Trapline T+ (Roller traps with pheromone)
Preventative
100-200 traps /1.000 m2
Roller traps with pehromone will be located at a distance of 10 m from each other.
Place the traps 25-30 cm above the crop from the transplant.