Actively controlling thrips

What is Degenerans-System?

• The dark coloured predatory mite Amblyseius degenerans
• A biological control agent of thrips
• Especially effective in combination with predatory bug Orius laevigatus and predatory mites Amblyseius cucumeris and Amblyseius swirskii

What are the advantages of Degenerans-System?

• Mainly eats very young thrips larvae
• Also feeds on several spider mite species
• Is very mobile
• Very conspicuous on leaves and in flowers thanks to its dark colour
• Controls thrips directly in the flowers
• Survives on pollen and quickly establishes a population
• Efficient at low humidity, so in greenhouses with a dry climate
• Can be introduced in greenhouses in winter as this predatory mite is not diapause sensitive

How does pest control with Degenerans-System work?

• Actively searches for prey
• Eats 4 to 5 thrips larvae a day
• At high pest density it kills more prey than it needs for survival
• It quickly builds up a strong population with the help of alternative feed source Nutrimite^™

In which crops you can introduce Degenerans-System?

Vegetable crops such as sweet pepper and eggplant

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