The insidious flower bug, Orius insidiosus (Say) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae), is a generalist predator that feeds on western thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), larvae and adults. Our study involved series of experiments conducted under laboratory greenhouse conditions from 2017 to 2020 to: 1) determine the number bug adults should be released manage thrips po...

Although chemical pesticides play a vital role in controlling the number of harmful insects, they also contribute to accelerate pollution soil, air and water. Due frequent use, insects become resistant active ingredients very quickly; destroy natural enemies pests, have effect on humans. Accordingly, application biological protection, that is, use living organisms (predators parasites) plant pr...