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Biological control of hard-to-combat thrips

Franklino predatory thrips are used for more difficult thrips infestations, such as exotic, often dark, thrips species that have become increasingly common in crops. The product consists of approximately 150 adult predatory thrips of the species Franklinothrips vespiformis.

What are Franklino predatory thrips?

Franklino predatory thrips (Franklinothrips vespiformis) are cannibalistic thrips that feed on other thrips species. Exotic thrips species are an increasingly common problem in the ornamental plant trade. For persistent and hard-to-combat thrips infestations, Franklino predatory thrips are the beneficial insects of choice, as they can combat species of thrips that other beneficial insects struggle to manage.

Which pests are controlled?

Franklino predatory thrips feed on a wide range of thrips species, including western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) and even more difficult-to-combat leaf-dwelling thrips such as Echinothrips, orchid thrips (Chaetanophothrips orchidii), Japanese flower thrips (Thrips setosus), banded greenhouse thrips (Hercinothrips femoralis), and Thrips parvispinus. Some of these are dark in color and may also have white markings on their bodies.

What do thrips infestations look like?

Thrips infestations can appear as silvery patches where the thrips have rasped the plant's leaves. After a while, the infestation can lead to stunted growth and the withering of existing leaves. You may also see small, black fecal spots on the plant's leaves.

How do Franklino predatory thrips work?

Franklinothrips is an aggressive predatory thrip that consumes both nymphs (younger life stages) and adult thrips. It stays on the plant's leaves where the infestation is primarily taking place. The species has a rapid population increase as the populations consist mainly of females, each of which can lay up to 300 eggs during their lifetime.

Usage:

The package contains approximately 150 predatory thrips and is suitable for use on ornamental plants in indoor environments at temperatures between 18 and 30 degrees Celsius. The predatory thrips can be used year-round, but the best effect is achieved during the brighter months from March to September.

Distribute the predatory thrips evenly over the plant's leaves. Use approximately 10 to 20 individuals per square meter. The product can be used alone or in combination with other biological beneficial insects, such as predatory mites and minute pirate bugs (Orius).

Follow the control process:

Full effect is usually achieved after 5 to 6 weeks once the predatory thrips have established themselves. The adult Franklinothrips is black and resembles an ant in appearance, movement patterns, and size. The larva is easy to recognize because it is bright orange. Buy Franklino thrips online!