Product description
The Flower Bug (
Anthocoris nemoralis) is a predatory anthocorid bug that will inhabit hedgerows and the underlying vegetation. This predatory anthocorid bug is attracted to the honeydew that is exuded by the pear psylla. The pear
psylla (
Cacopsylla pyri), is a sucking pest that attacks the growing points of the trees in spring and summer, it exudes honeydew which will also cause secondary infections of moulds on the fruits. Large orchards of multiple hectares are too large for naturally occurring
Anthocoris to reach their centre early enough to control initial infestations. In the centre of these orchards, pear
psylla populations can quickly increase without the presence of
Anthocoris. There are many types of
psylla that attack different crops. The ornamental bush
Buxus can be attacked by
psylla.
Antholine n is available in units of 200 or 500 predatory bugs in a bottle with food in a carrier of vermiculite and buckwheat husks.
Predatory Anthocorid Bug
- Voracious predator
- Introduce early to enhance natural predations
- Can be distributed using Universal Release Boxes
General Information
Antholine n predatory bugs are very mobile and will disperse within the orchard. The release points should be sited around the central point of the crop rather than the edges. The purpose of the introductions is to stop the build up of the psylla infestations before they can establish. As the season progresses the predators will increase and be supplemented by naturally occurring anthocorid predators.
Instructions for use
Antholine n should be used at 1000 – 2000 per hectare, a minimum of 5 release points per hectare of orchard.
Storage and transport
- Keep out of direct sunlight
- Transport and store at 6-10ºC
- Use within 18 hours of receipt