APHIDEND

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

Unit of packaging

Aphidoletes aphidimyza (gall-midge)

Pack size: 100 ml bottle

Contains: black pupae mixed with vermiculite, from which 2,000 gall-midges hatch

Also bulk package available in tray from which 10,000 gall-midges hatch (500 ml)

Target

A wide range of aphid species. APHIDEND is recommended especially when aphid colonies are present.

Rates

The pieces of information given below are merely indicative. Tailored advice can be provided if information is available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct approach, you should always consult a Koppert specialist or a recognised distributor of Koppert products.

APHIDEND	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	-	-	-	-	-
curative light	1/m²	1000	7	Continuously	-
curative heavy	10/m²	100	7	Continuously

Introduction

open bottle in the glasshouse
place the bottle on the soil or hang in between the plants (for protection against ants)
after hatching, gall-midges are capable to leave the bottle

Environmental conditions

High relative humidities give better effects. The night temperature has to be above 16°C/61°F for oviposition.

Storage and handling

storage after receipt: 1-2 days
storage temperature: 10-15°C/50-59°F
in the dark

Remarks

The pupae need to be protected from dehydration, so do not scatter them

Appearance

Adults: size 2.5 mm, fragile, long legs

Eggs: oblong, size 0.1x0.3 mm, shiny, orange-red

Larvae: size 0.3-3 mm, orange, in aphid colonies

Pupae: in soil

Mode of action

Adult gall-midges are active at night and are attracted to aphid colonies by the smell of honeydew. Eggs are deposited in the aphid colonies. Larvae paralyse the aphids and suck out their contents.

Visual effect

Aphids killed by the larvae hang on the leaf, connected by their mouthparts. Consequently they shrivel, turn brown or black and decay.

Important!

Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Check local registration requirements.
Koppert Biological Systems can not be held liable for unauthorized use.