Anthocoridae

Beneficial organism

Anthocorid bugs

Bugs whose larvae eat pests (aphids, mites, psyllids, phytophagous bugs, etc.). Larvae can eat 100 to 200 aphids a day and up to 600 mites.

• Adult size : less than 5mm
• Oval or triangular shape
• Colour : black, brown, white
• 2 to 3 generations per year

Usual method of eliminating pests

Predation of thrips, aphids, mites.

Technical and agronomic management advice to encourage them

• Stink bugs are very sensitive to the use of insecticides that are not very selective.
• You can surround orchards with hedgerows and forest edges to encourage the presence and diversity of beneficial bugs.
• Plant blueberries in flower strips.

Observation method

• The knocking method is suitable for observing beneficial insects.

Appendices

This article was written in partnership with <a href="https://www.agrifind.fr/alertes/auxiliaires-de-culture/auxiliaires-anthocorides">Agrifind</a> and <a href="https://www.terresinovia.fr/">Terres Inovia</a>.