APROSTOCETUS HAGENOWII is a parasitoid used for the biological control of cockroaches. The parasitoid only control cockroaches that produce egg sacs, such as the American and the Australian cockroach. APROSTOCETUS HAGENOWII can be applied in warm and humid indoor environments, such as greenhouses and tropical gardens. The product is packaged per 100 in a 60 ml jar with paper shreds and is only available for our business customers.
The parasitoid APROSTOCETUS HAGENOWII can be used for the biological control of cockroaches. It is a small; black parasitoid that develops inside a cockroach egg sac. This inhibits the development of young cockroaches.
How does APROSTOCETUS HAGENOWII work?
The female parasitoid deposits several eggs in the cockroach egg sac. The development of the parasitoids inside the egg sacs inhibit the young cockroaches' development. Up to 100 parasitoids can emerge from a single cockroach egg sac. Most of which are females who in turn look for fresh egg sacs to parasitize.
APROSTOCETUS HAGENOWII is only effective against species of cockroach that produce egg sacs. such as the American and Australian cockroach.
The parasitoid is most effective in warm; humid environments; such as a greenhouse; zoo or tropical pool.
It takes a relatively long time before the effect of APROSTOCETUS HAGENOWII becomes visible.
How to combine APROSTOCETUS HAGENOWII?
APROSTOCETUS HAGENOWII is great in combination with HOYHOY cockroach traps. The traps catch the young and old cockroaches; while the parasitoids prevent young cockroaches from hatching.
January - December
T = 25°C or higher
RV = 60 -80 %
indoor garden, ornamental production
Release at least 1 wasp per m²,depending on climate and plants present.Repeat on a regular basis.
Use this product directly after receiving it.
Handle with care and do not shake.
Open the small jar near the cockroaches.
The parasitoids will leave the small jar to look for the egg sacs.
