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Macrolophus pygmaeus

The bright green mirid bug Macrolophus pygmaeus is a key predator against greenhouse and tobacco whitefly, especially in tomato and eggplant crops. Once its population is at full strength, it turns into a highly efficient predator, safeguarding the crop against unexpected infestations. M. pygmaeus is able to consume about 50 whitefly larvae and eggs per day. Also for controlling the South American leaf miner Tuta absoluta, this mirid bug is an ally which should not be underestimated. Now and then it also likes to eat a spider mite, a moth egg or an aphid among others. The nymphs are very appreciated for their contribution to control pests. They act more locally, as they do not fly. And can thus remain locally in hot spots.

In order to optimize control of whitefly, a combined release with whitefly parasitoids is the best strategy.
The use of the alternative food sources Nutrimac and Artemac results in a boosting effect of a M. pygmaeus population and helps to maintain and disperse it in the crop.

Packaging

	Product	Quantity	Size	Carrier
	Macrolophus-System	250 bugs	125 ml  tube	vermiculite
		500 bugs	250 ml tube
	Macrolophus-N-System	250 bugs	125 ml tube
		500 bugs	250 ml tube

Warning

Macrolophus pygmaeus can occasionally cause crop damage (such as poor fruit setting; flower drop; irregularly formed flowers, fruit or trusses; feeding spots on fruit) when the following conditions occur:

• High population of Macrolophus, i.e. hundreds of individuals on the entire plant or 50 individuals in the head of the plant;
• Few or no prey available;
• Reduced fruit set caused by unfavourable climatic conditions or strong vegetative growth;
• Sensitive crops and varieties, e.g. cherry tomatoes and small-truss tomato types.

Note

Local legislation may impose restrictions with regard to the use of this product.
Please check with local authorities or contact your Biobest advisor. Biobest cannot be held responsible for unauthorized use.