LEPTOPAR

 

Unit of packaging

Leptomastix dactylopii (parasitic wasp)

Pack size: 100 ml bottle

Contains: mummies mixed with woodchips, from which 100 parasites hatch

 

Target

• only effective against citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri). Parasitizes third larval stage
• in case of bigger infections introduce CRYPTOBUG as well

Rates
LEPTOPAR	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	-	-	-	-	-
curative light	1/m²	100	14	min. 2x	introduce in infested areas only
curative heavy	2/m²	50	14	min. 2x	introduce in infested areas only

 

Introduction

• open bottle in the glasshouse
• spread the material, introduce the pupae into DIBOX, close to the mealybug colonies
• protect the parasites from being attacked by ants

 

Environmental conditions

Leptomastix is most effective between 24-27°C/76-80°F, but can be used from 18°C/65°F.

 

Storage and handling

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

 

Appearance

Adults: size 3 mm, yellow-brown, very long antennae, slightly bent

Eggs and larvae: develop inside host

Mummie: yellow-brown, striped

 

Mode of action

Adult female wasp parasitizes the mealybug.

 

Visual effect

Parasitized mealybug swells and changes into a hard, yellow-brown striped mummy. Adult wasp emerges through a round hole in the mummy. At 24°C/76°F it will take ± 3 weeks from release until the first mummies are visible in the crop.

 

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.