SYRPHIDEND

Episyrphus balteatus

Unit of packaging

Episyrphus balteatus (hoverflies)

Pack size: 100 ml bottle

Contains: hoverfly pupae from which 50 adult hoverflies hatch

Target

Many species of aphids in all stages.

Rates
SYTPHIDEND	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	50/ha	10000	7	10x	-
curative light	100/ha	5000	7	3x	on infested plants
curative heavy	-	-	-	-	-

Introduction

open package inside the greenhouse
place on the floor or rockwool slab underneath the plants
not in direct sunlight

Environmental conditions

No reproduction at temperatures lower than 15°C/59°F. High relative humidity stimulates emergence of syrphid pupae.

Storage and handling

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

Remarks

Hoverfly larvae are only effective on plants without hairs, such as pepper. Larvae eat mainly at night hence they are difficult to spot in the crop during the day. Adult hoverflies need pollen and nectar as food source for the egg production.

Appearance

Larvae: transparant, 10-20 mm long. There are three larval stages. Larvae have no leggs

Eggs: white, oblong and easy to spot with the naked eye at the undersides of the leaves near aphid colonies

Adults: 10-20 mm in size, abdomen bright yellow with alternating narrow and white black bands. Wings are spread when adult rests

Pupae: pear-shape, brown-orange like colour with dark bands. Present on the leaves

Mode of action

Larvae eat aphids completely. One larva consumes 300-500 aphids during her entire lifetime. The larval stage lasts approximately two weeks at 20°C/68°F.

Visual effect

Aphid colonies are reduced significantly in size within a week from the moment when a Syrphid population has been built up.

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. Check local registration requirements.
Koppert Biological Systems can not be held liable for unauthorized use.