SOLANIPAR

Unit of packaging
Leptomastix algirica (parasitic wasp)
Pack size: 100 ml bottle
Contains: mummies mixed with wood-chips, from which 500 parasitic wasps hatch
 
Target
Parasitizes third larval stage and adult female of Phenacoccus solani.
Cultivars: Tomato and Pepper.

 

Rates
SOLANIPAR	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	0,25m2	2000	-	-	-
curative light	1/m2	250-500	7-14	2-4x	Introductions with maximum interval of 2 weeks
curative heavy	10-20/m2	25-50	7-14	2-4x	Minimum of 2 introductions with maximum interval of 2 weeks

 

Introduction
• Remove the label from the bottle (according to instructions).
• Hang the bottle in the crop out of direct sunlight.
• Deploy in or near mealy bug colonies.

Environmental conditions

No special conditions are required
 
Storage and handling
• storage after receipt: 1-2 days 
• storage temperature: 16ºC
• In the dark 
 
Appearance
Female: 1.5-2 mm in length, completely black
Male: 1-1,5mm in length, black.
Other stages: they develop within the host.
 
Mode of action
Female adult parasitic wasp parasitizes the third larval stage and adult female of Phenacoccus solani.
 
Visual effect
The parasitized mealybug swells and hardens, forming a stretch-marked and cylindrical brown mummy and with remains of wax on the external surface. The adult parasitized wasp emerges from a circular hole at the back end of the mummy . Approximately 3 weeks after the introduction, you can observe the first mummies in the cultivar.
 
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.