Orius insidiosus - Minute Pirate Bug - Controls All Life Stages of Thrips

LIVE DELIVERY GUARANTEE Controls all life stages of Thrips. Establishes best in pollen-rich crops. May diapause under short day lengths. TARGET PESTSThrips (All Life Stages), Spider Mites, Moth Eggs, Aphids, & more.   DESCRIPTIONScientific Name: Orius insidiosusORIUS are general predators known for their broad-spectrum appetite. Adults are black and white, measuring about 3mm long, have precision flying abilities, and are capable of targeting pests in all life stages. Females have a 4-week adult lifespan and can lay up to 45 eggs that are strategically placed near pest colonies. The eggs hatch into nymphs within 5-7 days, actively feeding as they grow and develop. This bug’s total lifespan is approximately 7 weeks, with 2 weeks spent as hungry nymphs and 4 weeks as predatory adults. ORIUS are most active in the presence of light. Under optimal conditions they will progress through their lifecycle in about one month. Under less favorable conditions, the development of any nymphs w