BioDicyphus is a predatory mirid bug. Both adults and nymphs are predatory and very effective in the biological control of whitefly in tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplants, strawberry, cut and ornamental crops.
D. hesperus will also feed on other pests including thrips, aphids, two-spotted spider mite and moth eggs.
Dicyphus hesperus is elongated and adults are about 6mm (1/4 inch) long. Adults have wings, allowing them to fly to their prey. They have large red eyes and are black and green in color. The nymphs resemble the adult, although smaller and green with underdeveloped wings.
The female lays eggs in the plant tissues. Total nymphal development to the adult stage takes about 25 days at 25°C/77°F under suitable conditions.
BioDicyphus works well in combination with Muellin banker plants. When prey is scarce BioDicyphus sustains itself on the pollen and plant sap of Mullein, ensuring long term persistence, even at low pest densities.
Since BioDicyphus may feed on plants, care should be taken with gerbera or other ornamental crops which can be damaged by high populations.
Consult with your local BioBee for product availability in your country.
Product
BioDicyphus is packaged in bottles of 100/250/500/1K adult predatory bugs.
Carrier material: buckwheat hulls
Application
- BioDicyphus is shipped in insulated, chilled boxes. Packaging must be kept intact until placed in the field.
- Release the wasps in the early morning or late afternoon, when the temperature is milder.
- The wasps are released by opening the lid and sprinkling the contents directly in the crop, near the affected area, preferably in a shady area.
- Do not place BioDicyphus in the freezer or in temperatures below 0 degrees celcius.
- Do not expose the bottles to direct sunlight.
Before combining BioDicyphus with any chemical pesticide in the crop, please consult your BioBee technical field representative.
Storage
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Storage temperature
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Do not store in sunlight
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Apply early morning or late afternoon
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Roll back and forth before use
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Store Horizontally
Disclaimer
BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. produces and markets biological products. Production is carried out using innovative techniques under controlled quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001:2015, as well as IOBC’s international standards for mass-production of insects. All products are tested to meet specification requirements before leaving the factory.
The success of biological pest control is affected by the crop’s initial pest population (upon application of the product), weather conditions and chemical residue present in the crop, among other possible aggravating factors.
Under no circumstance shall BioBee be liable for the outcome of the implementation in the field, as it has no control over local conditions, the application method, or the possible improper treatment/storage of the product.
