ORIUSforce OIM2

ORIUSforce™ – thrips predator (500, 1,000 or 2,000)

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Product Description

Orius insidiosus for Thrips and Mite Control | ORIUSforce™

Powerful Thrips and Mite Control with ORIUSforce™

ORIUSforce™ delivers live Orius insidiosus—minute pirate bugs known for their aggressive thrips and mite control. These generalist predators target a range of soft-bodied pests and are ideal for use in greenhouse crops, indoor grow operations, and field settings. With the ability to consume thrips, mites, aphids, and whiteflies, Orius insidiosus plays a critical role in strengthening your IPM strategy.

Targeted Pest Control Across Crop Types

Orius insidiosus is most effective when used alongside other Biological Control Agents (BCAs). They thrive on:

  • Thrips spp. (all mobile stages)

  • Mites spp. (spider mites and more)

  • Aphids spp.

  • Whiteflies and other small arthropods

Perfect for protecting:

  • Vegetable and fruit crops

  • Ornamentals

  • Cannabis and hemp

  • Nursery trees and shrubs

How ORIUSforce™ Works

Adults feed on all mobile stages of pests. Nymphs target larvae, especially thrips. These predators can survive on pollen and are supported by supplemental feeding with NUTRIforce™. Regular releases keep populations active and pest pressure low.

Application Instructions:
Release at sundown the day of arrival. Gently rotate the bottle before opening and tap predators directly onto plant foliage. If needed, tuck the bottle into heavily infested areas for remaining bugs to exit naturally.

Monitoring & Storage Tips:

  • Do not store more than 8 hours.

  • Maintain humidity between 50–60°F.

  • Look for pest reduction or presence on sticky cards to confirm establishment.

Advisory: Orius nymphs may enter diapause in short-day conditions—supplemental lighting helps maintain population growth.

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Release Rates for Orius insidiosus

ClassificationRelease Information
With existing pest population0.5 to 1 per 10 square feet
Alert:Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates check out our Cannabis page or contact us with questions: 1.855.289.1441 or [email protected].

Release instructions for the Release And Use Of Orius insidiosus

Release the Orius at sundown the day of receipt. To release, gently rotate the bottle to distribute the predators evenly within the carrier. Next, open the bottle in the crop area and gently tap out the predators and their carrier directly onto the foliage of the infested plants, or evenly throughout the crop if the infestation is widespread. Some could fly out on their own. If they begin to exit too quickly or dispersal control is not manageable, re-secure the cap between release points. Concentrate the bulk of them at release points on or near the most heavily infested plants. For any that will not readily come out of the bottle, simply tuck it into the foliage of a plant, preferably one with a heavy pest population. Supplying these predators with certain plantings (flowering, pollen producing plants), at or near the release site, may increase their egg laying activity. These predators may bite.
Do not store the adults or nymphs in the bottle for more than 8 hours. Hold at a moderately humid 50-60°F.
IMPORTANT:

We guarantee live delivery and ask that you report any problem within 24 hours.

Please do not release or discard the product. You may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.

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