*3.2.3 Heteroptera*

Weintraub [3] reviewed many species of the anthocorid bug, *Orius*, which have been evaluated for controlling thrips on protected sweet pepper crops. Both adults and nymphs can frequently be found in flowers, a location that is favorable for thrips. Additionally, unlike predatory mites, *Orius* spp. attack both adult and immature thrips. Dissevelt *et al*. [26] reported the potential of *O. niger*, *O. majusculu*, and *O. laevigatu*, *O. insidiosus* and *O. albidipennis* to control thrips on pepper.
