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Nabis americoferus

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Product description

Description

Nabis americoferus (Hemiptera: Nabidae), also known as the Damsel Bug, is a native, widely distributed species across North America. Adults are slender and brown to tan in color, measuring about 10–13 mm in length. They possess well-developed piercing-sucking mouthparts and spiny, raptorial front legs, which they use for capturing prey. Both nymphs and adults are generalist predators.

Targeted crops

  • Vegetables
  • Ornamentals
  • Small fruits (such as strawberries)

Targeted pests

This omnivorous predator feeds on a wide variety of soft-bodied insects, including:

  • Aphids
  • Thrips (particularly larvae)
  • Whiteflies
  • Spider mites
  • And more

Application Instructions

Application rate is 0.25–0.5 bugs per m² (10 ft²) of infested area, or release 100 adult individuals in an infested area; repeat application in 2–3 weeks.

Storage Instructions

Use upon receipt. Do not freeze and do not refrigerate.