Biological control of thrips - Orius laevigatus

The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is the most widely used Orius species for the biological control of thrips. Under normal conditions the females consume around 12 thrips a day. The bug sucks out the body contents, leaving only the empty skin. Orius can reproduce while feeding on non-prey food sources such as pollen. This allows them to build up populations before the pests are present. More information about the natural enemy Orius laevigatus (Thripor-L) https://www.koppert.com/pests/thrips/product-against/thripor-l/