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Unit of packaging

Ephestia kuehniella (moth eggs)

Pack size: bottle of 65 ml with dosage cap

Contains: 10 gram of Ephestia kuehniella eggs, mixed with moist regulating granules

 

Target

The eggs are an alternative food source for both the adults and nymphs of the predatory bugs Macrolophus caliginosus and Dicyphus hesperus when whitefly is absent. This helps the predatory bugs to build up a population in the absence of the pest.

 

Rates
Entofood	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	40 g/ha	2500	14	-	until first whitefly or leaf-miner appear
curative light	-	-	-	-	-
curative heavy	-	-	-	-	-

 

Introduction

• introduce the eggs from the first Macrolophus caliginosus introduction until the first whitefly or leaf-miner infections appear
• spray a little water on the leaves before introducing the eggs
• distribute the eggs evenly on the same plants on which Macrolophus caliginosus is introduced (100 spots per hectare, every spot consists of 10 plants)
• introduce the eggs on the middle of the plants. Not too high to avoid dehydration of the eggs by direct sunlight, not too low to avoid early removal of the eggs by deleafing
• mark the introduction spots with yellow signal-clips for easy monitoring

 

Storage and handling

• leave bottle with lid closed to acclimatize in glasshouse to prevent condensation inside. This avoids the formation of lumps of eggs.
• storage after receipt: max. 5 days
• storage temperature: 8-10°C/47-50°F
• in the dark
• Remarks
• Because the eggs are sterilized, no larvae will develop and so there is no danger to the crop.

 

Appearance

Eggs: yellow and oblong, approx. 0.6 mm in length

 

Mode of action

Macrolophus predatory bugs use the eggs as a protein food source.

 

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.