Targeted solution for leaf miner management
DIGLYcontrol contains adult parasitic wasps (Diglyphus isaea) for effective management of leaf miners in greenhouse crops. These black parasitic wasps are supplied in bottles containing 500 adults for easy release and distribution.
Benefits of DIGLYcontrol :
- ✅ Curative approach: Designed for targeted intervention against active leaf miner infestations.
- ✅ Mix-pack option: Also available in a combination pack with Dacnusa sibirica for broader control strategies.
- ✅ Natural origin: Species found naturally in the Netherlands, often appearing spontaneously in greenhouses.
- ✅ Flexible use: Suitable for a range of greenhouse crops and climates.
Main uses
Targeted control of various leaf miner species, including tomato leaf miner, floridamine leaf miner, and grain leaf miner. Effective for curative treatments in greenhouse production systems.
How it works
Diglyphus isaea feeds by extracting contents from first and second-stage leaf miner larvae. It also pierces late second and third-stage larvae to incapacitate them before laying eggs nearby. At 20 °C (68 °F), an adult can consume around 70 larvae and lay 200–300 eggs in its lifetime. Even at temperatures as low as 15 °C (59 °F), Diglyphus populations can reproduce rapidly enough to keep pace with leaf miner populations, making them a valuable addition to integrated pest management strategies.
