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)

Frankliniella occidentalis
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)

Frankliniella occidentalis
Thrips parvispinus

Oriline l

(Orius laevigatus)

Preventative / Curative

4- 6 ind./m²

Release will be split in 2-3 times

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.