Miridae

Lygus rugulipennis
Contributor: AgriNewTech
Date Compiled: 2024
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Prevention

Solution
Avoid the mowing of ditches and grassland closed to the crops in July-August

Solution
Highly virulent on susceptible varieties ("Iceberg" and "Romana")

Control

Regulations surrounding chemical products can change rapidly – always verify chemicals recommended here with the most recent legislation and lists of products registered for your country
Solution Product Category Production stage (if possible with reference to BBCH scale) Max nb. of a. i. application/year Application Details and Notes (commercial product example) Chemical Group IRAC Code
Etofenprox
Synthetic insecticide
Treat at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 7 days before harvest
3 (For crop cycle with Pyrethroids and etofenprox)
TREBON® UP
Pyrethroids and pyrethrins
3A
The information made available here has been obtained from or is based upon sources believed by CABI to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Anyone acting or relying on such information does so entirely at their own risk. The efficacy of the IPM methods included above will depend on local conditions and might not always be suitable everywhere within the specified country.