APHILIN

Unit of packaging

Aphelinus abdominalis (parasitic wasp)

Pack size: 100 ml bottle

Contains: mummies mixed with wood-chips, from which 500 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

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.

APHILIN	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	0,25/m²	2000	7	-	-
curative light	2/m²	125	7	-	introduce in infested areas only
curative heavy	4/m²	60	7	-	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! 

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.