DacDigline

Leafminer

Product guide

Product description

DacDigline contains a mixture of adults of the ectoparasitoid Diglyphus isaea and the endoparasitoid Dacnusa sibirica, these tiny wasps are specialized in attacking the larval stages of leafminer pests (Liriomyza sp., including Liriomyza huidobriensis, and the chrysanthemum leafminer (Chromatomiya syngenesiae). Each bottle contains 250 adults (90% Dacnusa and 10% Diglyphus).

Leafminer parasite mix

Two wasp species, two modes of action
Broad temperature range: cool/hot
Broad range of leafminer species
Source of food & liquid in cap
Life cycle is faster than leafminer

Used for

Pest	Crop
Leafminer (Liriomyza spp/Phytomyza syngensia)	Tomato

General information

Diglyphus isaea is an ectoparasitoid. The larvae live next to the paralysed larval host and feed on it. Dacnusa sibirica is an endoparasitoid. The parasite larva develops slowly within the host. To clean up high populations of leafminer, use Abamectin (VERTIMEC®/AGRIMEC®) or Cyromazine (TRIGARD® outside UK). Cyromazine will affect Dacnusa sibirica populations by killing parasitised host larvae.

Instructions for use

Release early in the morning or in late afternoon
Hold bottle horizontal among plants, carefully undo lid, release wasps by gently tapping bottle whilst walking through the crop
Tilt bottle upwards to speed up release
Dose guide: 2 releases of 0.5 – 1 adult/sq.m, 1 wk interval. Use in cool conditions before midday temperatures reach 25°C and in low light conditions
In warmer brighter conditions, Diglyphus isaea is the product of choice