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ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS - 25

ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS - 25

against mealybug

ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS is a parasitoid for the biological control of obscure mealybug in greenhouses. The product is especially applicable in greenhouses and other indoor environments. Immediately after release the wasps will start looking for a host. Adult parasitoids are available per 25 or 100 in a 40 ml container with shredded paper. This product is available for business customers only.

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Specificaties

Product type
parasitoid
Target
obscure mealybug
Packaging
Shelf life
2-3 days at 13°C
Duration of effect
Delivery time
2 - 3 days
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What is ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS?


ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS is a parasitoid for the biological control of obscure mealybug in greenhouses. They are small; grey colored parasitoids with short antennae. The antennae; thickened and white at the tips; are very characteristic. Males are very rare: populations mainly consist of females.

How does ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS work?


De female wasps deposit up to 5 eggs in bigger mealybugs. Most of them actually develop within the mealybug; which results in multiple young parasitoids emerging from a single parasitzed mealybug. This leads to a quick build up of the parasitoid population; who can in turn control the mealybug population.
In their search for mealybugs; these parasitoids can span distances of over tens of meters. Activity of this paraistoid can be recognized by mealybug mummies with several emergence holes. ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS can establish and manifest itself for a longer period of time; even over winter. However; its effectiveness is highest from spring to autumn.

How to combine ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS


When the mealybugs occur at high densities; ACEROPHAGUS MACULIPENNIS can be combined with CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI larvae. These are larvae of a predatory beetle. who have a rather big appetite and can therefore effectively control high densities of mealybug.