{"product_id":"orius-rovtaege-orius-majusculus","title":"Orius predatory bug (Orius majusculus) | against thrips","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrius pirate bug (\u003cem\u003eOrius majusculus\u003c\/em\u003e) – Effective “here and now” thrips control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- FREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The beneficial insects are shipped only 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\u003eGet fast and effective control of thrips with Orius pirate bugs – one of the most effective beneficial insects for biological control. Unlike \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/tripsrovmider-amblyseius-cucumeris-10-poser\" title=\"Predatory mites against thrips\"\u003epredatory mites\u003c\/a\u003e, which only target the earliest larval stages, Orius attacks all stages of thrips – from larvae to adults – and can therefore be used for a real “here and now” control of a thrips infestation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adult Orius can consume up to 20 thrips daily and will also hunt other small pests such as spider mites, cyclamen mites, aphids, whiteflies, and butterfly eggs. In greenhouses and outdoors, they spread quickly because the adult bugs can fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns of thrips in plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrips are small, slender insects that can be difficult to detect before the plants start showing clear signs of damage. They attack houseplants, greenhouse plants, vegetables, and ornamental plants, and thrive particularly well in warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrips live by \u003cstrong\u003erasping open plant cells and sucking out the contents\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of the most characteristic signs is therefore \u003cstrong\u003esilvery, light, or bronze-colored areas on the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. The damage can start as small spots or streaks and eventually develop into larger, irregular areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother very typical sign is \u003cstrong\u003esmall black dots on the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are the thrips' excrement, which is often found in or around the silvery areas. The combination of silvery suction damage and small black dots is therefore a strong indicator of a potential thrips infestation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrips often reside on the \u003cstrong\u003eunderside of leaves, along the leaf veins, in new shoots, and inside flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they can be well hidden. Adult thrips are typically only 1–2 mm long, slender, and dark or brownish, while larvae are often smaller and lighter in color. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/metal-foldelup\" title=\"Metal magnifying glass – 10× magnification\"\u003e10× magnifying glass\u003c\/a\u003e makes it significantly easier to find both larvae and adult thrips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn new leaves, an infestation can cause \u003cstrong\u003estunted growth, curled leaves, and deformed shoots\u003c\/strong\u003e because the damage occurs while the leaf is still developing. On flowering plants, thrips can also cause discolored, spotted, or damaged flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical signs of thrips include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSilvery, light, or bronze-colored areas on the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmall black dots of excrement around the damaged areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, elongated insects on leaves and in flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLight-colored thrips larvae, especially on the underside of leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeformed or curled new leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStunted or malformed new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpots and damage on flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDamage that continues to appear on new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an advantage to discover thrips early, as a minor infestation is considerably easier to get under control. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gule-fangplader-gift-frie\" title=\"Yellow sticky traps (poison-free)\"\u003eSticky traps\u003c\/a\u003e can be used to monitor the adult, flying thrips, while a magnifying glass makes it easier to examine the leaves for larvae and adult individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich beneficial insect should I choose for thrips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice depends, among other things, on the size of the infestation and which thrips species is present. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/tripsrovmider-amblyseius-cucumeris-10-poser\" title=\"Thrips predatory mites (Amblyseius cucumeris) (10 bags) | against thrips\"\u003eThrips predatory mites (\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius cucumeris\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e mainly attack the thrips' first larval stage and are therefore very well suited for prevention and early-stage infestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an established infestation, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/orius-rovtaege-orius-majusculus\" title=\"Orius pirate bug (Orius majusculus) | against thrips\"\u003eOrius pirate bugs\u003c\/a\u003e can be a good choice because they take both thrips larvae and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn tropical and exotic ornamental plants, more difficult or invasive thrips species may occur. In these cases, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/franklino-rovtrips-franklinothrips-vespiformis-150-stk-mod-trips\" title=\"Franklino predatory thrips (Franklinothrips vespiformis) (150 pcs.) | against thrips\"\u003eFranklino predatory thrips (\u003cem\u003eFranklinothrips vespiformis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e may be the better choice, as they actively hunt a range of leaf-dwelling thrips species, including \u003cem\u003eEchinothrips\u003c\/em\u003e, orchid thrips, and \u003cem\u003eThrips parvispinus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger infestations, a combination of different beneficial insects can be an advantage, as they attack different stages of the thrips' life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Orius pirate bugs:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFast and effective control of thrips at all stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCan also consume other pests like aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for both greenhouses and indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, non-toxic, and safe for plants, people, and pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Orius at the first sign of a thrips infestation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDosage: approx. 5–10 Orius per m² depending on the extent of the infestation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDistribute the contents of the box evenly throughout the crop – preferably near flowers or areas with thrips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor narrow leaves, bio-boxes can be used to place the Orius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eControl can be supplemented with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/tripsrovmider-amblyseius-cucumeris-10-poser\" title=\"Thrips predatory mites (Amblyseius cucumeris) | 10 bags\"\u003ethrips predatory mites\u003c\/a\u003e and yellow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gule-fangplader-gift-frie\" title=\"Yellow sticky traps (poison-free)\"\u003esticky traps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiology and conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA female can lay up to 75 eggs, which develop into adults in about 25 days at 20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrius requires long daylight hours (\u0026gt;14 hours) and temperatures of 16–35 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThrives best in greenhouses from April onwards, but can also be used indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThey do not seek out cupboards or bedding, but since they can fly, it is an individual decision whether to use them indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrius is not effective against the black or black-and-white striped thrips found on tropical green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse immediately after receipt. Can be temporarily stored for a few days at 8–10 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Can be advantageously combined with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gule-fangplader-gift-frie\" title=\"Yellow sticky traps (poison-free)\"\u003esticky traps\u003c\/a\u003e for even more effective control.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eImportant information regarding the 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 a week – every Tuesday. Your order must reach 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 Tuesday of the following week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 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\u003ePrompt 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":"100 pcs.","offer_id":54473900753164,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 pcs.","offer_id":54473900785932,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Orius_rovtaege.png?v=1758186446","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/orius-rovtaege-orius-majusculus","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}