CITRIPAR

Unit of packaging
Anagyrus pseudococci (parasitic wasp)
Pack size: 50 ml bottle
Contains: mummies mixed with wood-chips, from which 500 parasitic wasps hatch

 

Target
Effective against citrus mealybugs (Planococcus citri) and vine mealybugs (Planococcus ficus). Parasitises the second and third larval and adult stage in particular of female citrus mealybugs and vine mealybugs.
For more severe infestations, also deploy Cryptobug.

 

Rates

Citripar	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	0,1/m2	5000	14	every other week	ornamentals
curative light	0,25/m2	2000	7-14	2x
curative heavy	0,5	1000	7-14	2-3x	Also deploy Cryptobug

 

Introduction

• Remove the label from the bottle (according to instructions).
• Hang the bottle in the crop out of direct sunlight.
• Deploy in or near mealybug colonies.
• Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks.
• Carry out adequate ant control.

 

Environmental conditions
The predatory wasp is the most effective at temperatures around 25°C. The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 13°C; the highest temperature is 38°C.

 

Storage and handling

• storage after receipt: 1-2 days 
• storage temperature: 15-20°C (do not refrigerate) 

 

Appearance
Adults: 1.5 mm in length, black/brown
Eggs and larvae: develop inside host
Mummy: yellow-brown

 

Mode of action
Female adult parasitic wasp parasitizes the mealybugs.
 
Visual effect
Parasitised mealybugs can be observed two to three weeks after deployment, depending on temperature. These will swell up and become hard, yellow-brown mummies. The adult wasp will emerge from a round hole in the mummy.
 
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.