Nesidiocoris tenuis

⚠ UK note: Nesidiocoris tenuis is not approved for outdoor release in Great Britain. Only use under authorised protected-crop conditions where permitted.

Type

Predatory bug (mirid)

Target pests

• Whitefly
• Leafminer (some suppression)
• Caterpillar eggs/young larvae (some suppression)

Best use

Used in some tomato programmes as a strong predator, but can cause plant feeding damage if populations get too high.

Notes

Management and monitoring are important. Use selectively depending on crop/market tolerance.