Product information
125ml plastic bottle contains purified mummies in sufficient quantity to yield 250 adults of Aphidius ervi. This tiny braconid wasp will sting and parasitise larger aphids such as Aulacorthum solani and Macrosiphum euphorbiae as well as aphids such as
Myzus sp.,
Sitobion sp.,
Schizaphis sp., Rhodobium sp., Acyrthosiphum sp. and others.
Aphid parasite
- Calibrated to yield 250 adults
- Ventilated cap for optimum humidity
- Preventative control of large aphids Aulacorthum solani and Macrosiphum euphorbiae
- Adults begin to emerge in transit ready for action
- Sugar-water feeder ring ensures adult survival
Used for
| Aphids |
Aubergine |
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Blueberries |
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Cucumber |
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Cut Flowers |
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Melons |
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Ornamental pot plants |
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Pepper |
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Raspberries |
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Strawberry |
General Information
Do not keep the container closed whilst waiting for mummies to hatch as this may reduce the percentage hatch rate. Release weekly at low rates as winged aphids appear in the crop. If colonies become established, make localized hotspot treatments or intervene at the economic threshold with a selective aphicide (e.g. pymetrozine, pirimicarb.) If aphids are suspected of transmitting virus or populations are high, use pymetrozine or pirimicarb (depending on local registrations in the crop) before releasing Aphidius ervi. Do not spray between release of adults and mummy formation.
Instructions for use
Use at the rate of 0.1-0.5 adult per m² for preventative use. One 125ml bottle is sufficient for 500-2500m². Dose rate may be increased 5-fold for hot spots.
- Use at the rate of 0.1-0.5 adult per m² for preventative use
- One 125ml bottle is sufficient for 500-2500m²
- Dose rate may be increased 5-fold for hot spots
- Open in the greenhouse
- Walk round the area to be treated, holding the open bottle at a 45º angle, releasing the emerged adults into the air
- Distribute the adults evenly over the area. Recap the bottle and store at greenhouse temperature until more adults have hatched
- Repeat the distribution of adults daily for 2-4 days until most adults have
emerged from the bottle
- Finish by placing the open bottle in the greenhouse next to a plant in case more hatch
- Aphidius ervi can also be reared on banker plants
Storage and transport
- Transport and store at 6 - 10ºC
- Keep out of direct sunlight
- Use within 18 hours of receipt