APHILIN

 

Unit of packaging

Aphelinus abdominalis (parasitic wasp)

Pack size: 100 ml bottle

Contains: mummies mixed with wood-chips, from which 250 parasitic wasps hatch

 

Target

Aphids, in particular the potato aphid Macrosiphum euphorbiae and the glasshouse potato aphid Aulacorthum solani. APHILIN also has a side effect against Myzus persicae.

 

Rates
APHILIN	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	0,1/m²	2500	7	min. 3x	on ERVIBANK
curative light	2/m²	125	14	2x	introduce in infested areas only
curative heavy	4/m²	60	14	2x	introduce in infested areas only

 

Introduction

• release mummies near infested plants, as Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile
• spread material on rockwool slabs or in application boxes (DIBOX)
• make sure the material remains at its introduction site for a few days

 

Storage and handling

• storage after receipt: 1-2 days
• storage temperature: 8-10°C/47-50°F
• in the dark

 

Appearance

Adults: size 2.5-3 mm, short legs, short antennae, black thorax, yellow abdomen

Other stages: develop inside host

 

Mode of action

Female adult parasitic wasp parasitizes the aphid. Host feeding also takes place.

 

Visual effect

Parasitized aphid hardens into a leathery black coloured mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole with a jagged edge at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies can be seen in the crop a minimum of 2 weeks after the first introduction.

 

Important!

The introduction rates of this product should be adjusted to the mode of action of the product and the results that can be expected in the crop where the product is applied. Your local Koppert consultant or recognized distributor will be able to advise you further.

 

Only use products that are permitted in your country / state and crop.