APHIcontrol contains mummies of the parasitic wasp Aphidius colemani. The adult parasitic wasps emerge from these mummies and parasitize aphids by laying eggs inside them. Aphidius colemani possesses exceptional searching capabilities. These parasitic wasps rely on aphids to complete their life cycle.
Aphidius colemani primarily targets smaller aphid species such as Aphis gossypii (cotton aphid), Myzus persicae (peach aphid), and Myzus nocotianae (tobacco aphid). These parasitic wasps locate aphids in crops even before they become visible, making them well-suited for preventive deployment. Aphids infest almost all crops but lack defenses against these parasitic wasps. It's worth noting that empty mummies of the parasitic wasps may remain on the crop, which can affect ornamental value in some crops but is insignificant in vegetable crops. Regular use of parasitic wasps in greenhouses is recommended.
Advantages
- ✅ Hurry up.
- ✅ Strong searching ability.
- ✅ Preventive deployment.
- ✅ High oviposition rate of 80 - 100 eggs per day.
