BIOPAR

 

Unit of packaging
Muscidifurax raptorellus & Spalangia cameroni (parasitic wasp)
Pack size:  400 ml cardboard tube
Contains: parasitized fly pupae, from which 15,000 parasitic wasps hatch (15,000 M. raptorellus & 500 S. cameroni)
Also bulk package available in 5 litre bucket from which 150,000 parasitic wasps hatch (150,000 M. raptorellus & 5,000 S. cameroni)

Target
Different (stable) flies, like the housefly (Musca domestica), biting stable flies (Stomoxys spp.), and the lesser housefly (Fannia spp.), which comprise 95 percent of the flies in manure accumulations.

Rates

BIOPAR	Rate	Interval (days)	Frequency
Large animals
Catlle	200-400/animal	14	during whole fly season
Calves	800-1000/animal	14	during whole fly season
Horses	200-500/animal	14	during whole fly season
Medium size animals
Pigs (with biofly)	200-500/animal	14	during whole fly season
Sheep and goat	400-800/animal	14	during whole fly season
Chicken	2-10/animal	14	during whole fly season

Introduction
• distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate
• make sure the material is distributed on dry places or on dry(er) manure
• place close to concrete or stable edges or in furrows
• if necessary lightly cover the Biopar pupae to protect them

Start introduction as soon as flies can be expected during the fly season. If a population peak of flies can be expected, a more frequent introduction may be necessary to ensure a constant release of wasps.
 
Environmental conditions
Efficacy reduces at low (under 15°C) or high temperatures (higher than 38°C).
 

Storage and handling
• use product upon arrival
• storage after receipt: max. 5 days
• storage temperature: 10-15°C/50-60°F
• in the dark
 
Appearance
Adults: minute 2 mm black wasp
Other stages: develop inside host
 
Mode of action
Female adult parasitic wasp parasitizes the fly pupa.
 
Visual effect
When the adult parasitic wasp emerges (within 2-5 days after receipt of the product) from the pupal shells, they will start searching for fly pupae. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can be expected in approximately 2-3 weeks.

Parasitic wasps are just one tool in an integrated program to control stable flies. In order to have a successful program it is  necessary to practice good sanitation to eliminate conditions that are favorable breeding places for flies. Keep manure as dry as possible and avoid spilling  water and food. Because wasps only parasitize fly pupae, measurements to eliminate adult flies are also recommended. 
 
Important!
Contact your local Koppert consultant or recognized distributor (see www.koppert.com) for further advice.

Only use products that are permitted in your country / state.

BIOPAR manual