Nesibug

Nesidiocoris tenuis
Predatory bugs

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When to use Nesibug?

Use Nesibug for biological pest control of eggs and larvae of:

leaf mining moth (Tuta absoluta),
greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum)
cotton whitefly (Bemisia tabaci).

Introduce Nesibug in the beginning of the growing season, as the predatory bug population needs time to establish and develop.

"The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions."

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How does Nesibug work?

Adult predatory bugs and nymphs actively search for their prey and consume them; of whitefly eggs, larvae or pupae only the skin is left behind in its original form.

Directions for use

Application Nesibug

Sprinkle material on clean, dry rock wool slab, in Diboxes or on leaves. Make sure the material is not disturbed for at least a few hours
Introduce in clusters of at least 25 predatory bugs
Create 6-10 distribution points per bottle
Spread material thinly (maximum 1 cm thick) to enable the predatory bugs to get out of the carrier material
Use Entofood to provide a nutrient source in the beginning of the season, when in general pest pressure is low. This enhances development of Nesibug.
After a few weeks Artefeed can also be used.

User instructions

Nesibug	preventive	light curative	heavy curative
Rate	0.5/m²	1/m²	5/m²
m²/unit	1.000	500	100
Interval (days)	7-14	7-14	7-14
Frequency	1-2x	1-2x	2x
Remarks	Add Entofood	-	Only in affected areas

Best working conditions Nesibug

Optimal temperatures forNesibug are between 20°C and 30°C.

Handling

Biological beneficials have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Nesibug, please follow the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer and/or under different conditions than recommended.

Storage following delivery: 1-2 days
Storage temperature: 8 - 10ºC
Keep in the dark (horizontal bottle)