Thrips

Pests	Biological Control	Biocontrol Comments
Thrips	Amblyseius cucumeris	Amblyseius cucumeris is also known as Neoseilus cucumeris. Predatory mites for various mite species. Also eats thrips (eggs and young larvae), honeydew and pollen. Gently roll container to mix. Distribute onto leaves or suspend sachets. Monitor plants for thrips.
Thrips	Amblyseius swirskii	Predatory mite that feeds on thrips (young thrips larvae), whitefly (eggs and larvae) and pollen. Apply preventatively or for low infestations, when thrips are first detected. Gently roll container to mix. Distribute loose mites onto leaves or hang sachets. Monitor plants for thrips.
Thrips	Hypoaspis miles	Hypoaspis miles is also known as Stratiolaelaps scimitus. Predatory mite that inhabits top layer of soil and feeds on thrips pupae, fungus gnat larvae and other soil dwelling pests. Gently roll container to mix. Apply to soil surface. Monitor plants for thrips.
Thrips	Neoseiulus cucumeris	Neoseiulus cucumeris is also known as Amblyseius cucumeris. Predatory mites for various mite species. Also eats thrips (eggs and young larvae), honeydew and pollen. Gently roll bottle to mix. Distribute onto leaves or hang sachets. Monitor plants for thrips.
Thrips	Orius spp.	Predatory bug primarily for thrips, and also feeds on aphids, mites and other pests and on pollen. Adults feed on all stages of thrips. Nymphs feed on thrips larvae. Release in early morning or evening to avoid bright sunlight. Gently roll container to mix. Distribute onto plants and in hot spots. Leave material for several days so bugs have time to move throughout crop. Monitor thrips populations.
Thrips	Steinernema feltiae	Parasitic nematode for fungus gnat larvae and all stages of thrips except eggs. Use as a preventative treatment. To manage thrips, mix with water and apply to foliage. Apply in evening or on cloudy days. To prevent dehydration, foliage should remain wet for at least 2 hours. For thrips larvae and pupae, also apply to soil (temperatures above 55F) using a sprayer or fertilizer injector. Remove filters and continuously mix solution. Monitor plants for thrips.
Thrips	Stratiolaelaps scimitus	Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known as Hypoaspis miles. Predatory mite that inhabits top layer of soil and feeds on thrips pupae, fungus gnat larvae and other soil dwelling pests. Gently roll container to mix. Apply to soil surface. Monitor plants for thrips.