Product description
Eretmocerus eremicus is a hymenopterous parasite of whitefly larvae attacking them at the 2nd larval stage. It is supplied as 3,000 parasitised whitefly scales in bran carrier in a 125ml plastic bottle or as 5,000 in blister packs.
Whitefly parasite
- Controls both whitefly species: Trialeurodes sp. and Bemisia sp
- Performs well in hot climates & in fluctuating temps Reared on Trialeurodes, no Bemisia risk
- Additional pest kill from adult host feeding
- Innovative blister pack for improved emergence and establishment
- Good host-finding behaviour
Used for
| Whitefly, Glasshouse (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) |
Aubergine |
| Whitefly, Tobacco or Silverleaf Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) |
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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Strawberry |
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Tomato |
Instructions for use
- Apply at 0.5-20 parasites per m² depending on whitefly occurrence and intensity
- Use at low doses to prevent whitefly establishment
- Use a selective insecticide to clean up existing populations
Blister:
Remove the sheet of blister packs from the envelope and separate along the perforations. Open the flap at the back of the blister. Hang on the plant in the shade, out of direct sunlight.
Bottle:
Open the bottle in the glasshouse in the early morning or evening when light conditions are low. Do not release in bright sunlight. Sprinkle the product directly onto the leaves in areas where whitefly occurs. Spread evenly in the crop. Use as many release points as possible. Keep bran carrier out of reach of rodents and excessive humidity.
Important information:
Eretmocerus populations are 50% female and 50% male, unlike Encarsia where males occur only rarely. If there is a risk of virus transmission to plants from invading Bemisia adults, it may be preferable to use an insecticide and follow up later with Eretmocerus releases. Where only Trialeurodes is present, consider using Encarsia rather than Eretmocerus.
Storage and transport
- Keep out of direct sunlight
- Transport and store at 6-10ºC
- Use or within 18 hours of receipt