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Nesidiocoris tenuis

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Nesidiocoris tenuis

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.


Common crop uses



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