ANTHOcontrol

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT

• Bottle of 500 bugs
• Bottle of 1,000 bugs

Anthocoris nemoralis is a predatory bug, from family Anthocoridae. Its main preys are the different species of psylla such as the pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyri), the cercis psylla (Cacopsylla pulchella), the fig psylla (Macrohomotoma gladiata) and the olive psylla (Euphyllura olivina). In the absence of psylla, Anthocoris nemoralis can feed on other insects like thrips, aphids, mites and lepidoptera eggs.

RECOMMENDED DOSE

Apply preventively 1500 – 2000 bugs/ha divided into 2 – 4 releases in consecutive weeks.

Dosage can vary depending on the crop and the level of the pest. Consult the recommended dose with an Agrobío field advisor.

RECOMMENDED CROPS

Pear tree, ornamentals (park and gardens). Generally, Anthocoris nemoralis can be released in crops where the psyllids could be a threat.

USE

Before opening the bottle, set it horizontally and rotate to mix the content. Release the A. nemoralis in small boxes all over the crop avoiding doing it when the temperature is high.

PRESERVATION

Keep the bottle horizontally and at a temperature of 8-10ºC. Do not break the cold chain in all the transport and storage process. Do not store the product after 48 hours of receipt, and never expose it to sunlight or pesticides.