POWERfood 3.0 demonstrates its effectiveness against Thrips parvispinus
Agrobio, 25 June 2024
Agrobio presents POWERfood 3.0, an innovative feed that multiplies Orius Cold, Swirskii, and Montdorensis in crops. This new feed enhances the action of predators to ensure successful preventive biological control against Thrips parvispinus.
Innovation in biological control against Thrips parvispinus
For years, vegetable growers have used Agrobio’s Orius, Swirskii, and Montdorensis to manage Frankiniella occidentalis. However, the new and resistantThrips parvispinus requires advanced solutions. In response, Agrobio has developed POWERfood 3.0, a revolutionary diet that optimizes biological control.
Field-proven results: a predator feeding
POWERfood 3.0 is a unique diet that feeds phytoseiids, anthocorids and mirids. After five years of research, Agrobio’s R&D team has created a mixed diet that sustains and multiplies predator populations throughout the entire production cycle.
Where and When you need them: Orius, Swirskii and Montdorensis
The application of POWERfood 3.0 on the crop, a strategy patented by Agrobio, facilitates the movement of predators to areas where Parvispinus is concentrated. Orius, usually found in flowers, now moves to leaves and fruits, directly attacking Parvispinus and reducing its impact.
But this is not the only advantage. Although the younger stages of phytoseiid mites cannot prey on large thrips larvae, they can do so once they reach adulthood. Therefore, it is crucial to provide them with sufficient food to complete generations and maintain high populations on the crop.
The effectiveness of this combination
The combination of POWERfood 3.0 with ORIcontrol Cold, Agrobio’s exclusive Orius that preys on the most thrips, along with the mites A. swirskii (SWIRScontrol) or T. montdorensis (MONcontrol), has proven effective in pepper, cucumber, berries, tropical fruits, citrus, and ornamental plants. This has been demonstrated in Spain and other agricultural regions worldwide.
Furthermore, specialists from the Almería-based company highlight that this practice is already being implemented in greenhouses, nurseries, and seedbeds, where feeding on the plant and using new genetically selected strains are being adopted as the basis of the preventive control strategy.
Specialized Advisory Services
Agrobio not only offers POWERfood 3.0 against Thrips parvispinus, but also provides a proven usage protocol and specialized technical advice. With a professional team of over 40 technicians, Agrobio is ready to support growers in the field to achieve the best results.
Tags: feeding, innovation, innovative feed, ORIcontrol Cold, Powerfood 3.0, Thrips parvispinus