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. Development from egg to adult takes 42-44 days at 20°C/68°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.
Consult with your local BioBee for product availability in your country.
Product
- 100 ml bottle containing 50/250 predatory bugs: adults & late instar nymphs.
- Carrier material: paper strips or cardboard tubes
Application
- BioDicyphus is shipped in insulated, chilled Styrofoam boxes. Packaging must be kept intact until placed in the field.
- Release should occur early morning or late afternoon, when the temperature is milder.
- The predatory mirid bugs should be released as soon as possible.
- Release the predatory bugs gently on the leaves of the host plants or on Mullein banker plants, preferably in a shady area.
- BioDicyphus can also be applied with the D-box.
- 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.
