Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D
December 4, 2019
necessary. In cucumber crops, Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski Mite ) is effective at keeping thrips under control. In pepper crops, swirskii is the designated [...] used curatively. "At the moment, we’re seeing that Orius is slightly less effective in pepper crops," explains vegetable consultant Alex Taal. "As to why, [...] we’re currently investigating. It’s clear that this reduced effectiveness will mean that higher numbers of Orius will be needed per square metre to keep