{"product_id":"franklino-rovtrips-franklinothrips-vespiformis-150-stk-mod-trips","title":"Franklinothrips vespiformis (150 pcs.) | against thrips","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe specialist against invasive thrips on houseplants and exotic ornamental plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- FREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial insects are only shipped once a week (Tuesday). Order by Monday at 8:00 AM – and remember to pick up the package immediately upon arrival.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePredatory thrips (\u003cem\u003eFranklinothrips vespiformis\u003c\/em\u003e) are a specialized beneficial insect, developed to combat more difficult and invasive thrips species that are increasingly found on exotic houseplants, orchids, and other tropical ornamental plants.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile common thrips predatory mites primarily attack the early larval stages, predatory thrips are active hunters that move directly on the leaves, seeking out thrips where they cause damage. This makes them particularly effective against species that can be difficult to control with traditional beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product contains \u003cstrong\u003e150 adult predatory thrips\u003c\/strong\u003e, which will quickly begin hunting and establishing themselves on the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEffective against several thrips species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredatory thrips combat a wide range of thrips species, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWestern flower thrips (\u003cem\u003eFrankliniella occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEchinothrips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrchid thrips (\u003cem\u003eChaetanaphothrips orchidii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese flower thrips (\u003cem\u003eThrips setosus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrown greenhouse thrips (\u003cem\u003eHercinothrips femoralis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrips parvispinus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese thrips can cause silvery leaves, deformities, growth inhibition, and weakened plants by rasping the leaf surface and sucking plant sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy predatory thrips are a great choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized control of invasive thrips species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eActively hunts thrips directly on the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for exotic houseplants, orchids, and tropical ornamental plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRapid reproduction and long-term biological control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCan be combined with other beneficial insects for maximum effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% natural and non-toxic solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast establishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredatory thrips reproduce quickly under good conditions. The population consists mainly of females, each of which can lay up to \u003cstrong\u003e300 eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e during their lifetime. After a few weeks, a new generation will begin to participate in the pest control, providing a more stable and long-term suppression of thrips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adult predatory thrips is black and almost looks like a small ant, while the larvae are distinctively bright orange and therefore easy to distinguish from the pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull effect is usually achieved after \u003cstrong\u003e5-6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e once the population has established itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredatory thrips can be released indoors all year round, but the best results are obtained in the brighter months from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch to September\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistribute the predatory thrips directly on the leaves or in bio-boxes, which are hung in the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e10-20 predatory thrips per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e25-50 predatory thrips per plant in case of heavy infestation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product works best at temperatures between \u003cstrong\u003e18 and 30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSigns of thrips on plants\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrips are small, elongated insects that feed by rasping the plant's surface and sucking plant sap. They can be hard to spot with the naked eye, but the damage to the plants is often very characteristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical signs of thrips are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSilvery-grey or silver-shining areas on the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmall black dots of excrement on leaves and flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscolored or deformed new leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScars and light streaks on the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDamaged flowers with discolorations or brown edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStunted growth in case of heavy infestations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrips often stay on the underside of leaves, in new shoots, or hidden inside flowers. Therefore, infestations are often only discovered once the damage becomes visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca title=\"Metal magnifying glass – 10× magnification\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/metal-foldelup\"\u003e10× magnifying glass\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e makes it much easier to find both adult thrips and larvae before the infestation develops. \u003ca title=\"Yellow sticky traps (non-toxic) against pests\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gule-fangplader-gift-frie\"\u003eYellow sticky traps\u003c\/a\u003e can also be used to monitor whether there are still adult thrips flying around among the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan be advantageously combined with other beneficial insects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger or prolonged infestations, it is recommended to combine predatory thrips with other biological beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn effective combination could be, for example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/tripsrovmider-amblyseius-cucumeris-10-poser\" title=\"Thrips predatory mites (Amblyseius cucumeris) (10 sachets) | against thrips\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrips predatory mites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the early larval stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/orius-rovtaege-orius-majusculus\" title=\"Orius pirate bug (Orius majusculus) | against thrips\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrius pirate bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for adult thrips and larger larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gule-fangplader-gift-frie\" title=\"Yellow sticky traps (non-toxic) against pests\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow sticky traps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for monitoring and catching flying thrips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining several beneficial insects, the thrips are attacked throughout their entire life cycle, which provides the most effective and long-lasting control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eImportant information about delivery of beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder deadline:\u003c\/strong\u003e The producer packs and ships only once weekly – every Tuesday. Your order must be received by us \u003cstrong\u003eno later than Monday at 8:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders received after Monday at 8:00 AM will not be shipped until the following Tuesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial insects are shipped directly from the producer to ensure freshness and optimal quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery method:\u003c\/strong\u003e All orders are \u003cstrong\u003ealways delivered to a Bring parcel shop\/parcel locker\u003c\/strong\u003e. The system automatically selects the one closest to your address, even if you select home delivery at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial insects should be picked up as soon as possible and used immediately upon receipt to ensure the best possible effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Borregaard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54875228569868,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Franklinothrips_vespiformis_1.png?v=1784538349","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/franklino-rovtrips-franklinothrips-vespiformis-150-stk-mod-trips","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}