Targeted biological solution for aphid management
MATRIcontrol contains mummies of the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae. This small black wasp, measuring 2–3 mm, is widely used in greenhouse crops to help manage green peach aphids (Myzus persicae) and related species, including tobacco peach aphids and peach potato aphids. It can also reduce populations of aphids like the butterfly aphid (Aulacorthum solani). With brown legs, long antennae, and distinctive wing veins, adult females can inject eggs into aphids rapidly, supporting population management within integrated pest management strategies.
Benefits of MATRIcontrol :
- ✅ Active searching: Known for strong host-finding ability, supporting even coverage in crops.
- ✅ Focused targeting: Especially suitable for managing green peach aphid and related species.
- ✅ Custom options: Available in cultivation-specific mixtures to meet different crop needs.
- ✅ Resilience feature: Displays reduced sensitivity to hyperparasitism compared to other species.
Main uses
Management of green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), tobacco peach aphid, peach potato aphid, and other related species in greenhouse crops.
How it works
Adult Aphidius matricariae wasps emerge from mummies and search for aphid colonies in the crop. The female wasp injects an egg into an aphid quickly, with most eggs laid during the first few days of its 2–3 week lifespan. The developing larva consumes the aphid from within, resulting in a characteristic mummy on the plant. Each female can lay around 100 eggs and parasitize up to 300 aphids under suitable conditions, making MATRIcontrol a valuable component of integrated pest management programs.
