Growers begin rearing predatory bugs on banker plants. Dicyphus thrives on banker plant Verbascum

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Period9 Jan 2025

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  • TitleGrowers begin rearing predatory bugs on banker plants. Dicyphus thrives on banker plant Verbascum
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletIn Greenhouses jrg 2024 vol 14 nr 1 pag 24-25
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date9/01/25
    DescriptionIndependent research has shown that the native predatory bug Dicyphus errans is an effective biological control for pests such as Echinothrips, whitefly and golden twin-spot moth in gerbera. Tis omnivorous predator feeds on both plant and animal matter. Many gerbera growers are experimenting with this small bug, which they rear themselves since it is not commercially available.
    Producer/AuthorMarleen Arkesteijn
    URLhttps://edepot.wur.nl/685087
    PersonsG. Messelink, Marjolein Kruidhof, Ada Leman
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