Miglyphus Parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea
Use Miglyphus for:Leaf miners (larval stages, preferably the second and third stage)
Packaging:100 ml bottle, containing 500 adults
General information
When to use Miglyphus?
Use Miglyphus for biological pest control of leaf miners in all larval stages, especially the second and third stage. Introduce the product at the first sign of pest presence. Miglyphus is recommended when leaf miner infection increases.
How does Miglyphus work?
Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill leaf-miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs on them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the leaf miner), using the dead larvae as food.
How to use Miglyphus
Application Miglyphus
Release parasitic wasps between leaves in the morning or in the evening.
Best working conditions Miglyphus
Diglyphus becomes effective at temperatures of 15°C and higher.
Handling
Biological beneficials have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Miglyphus, please follow the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer and/or under different conditions than recommended.
- Storage after receipt: 1-2 days
- Storage temperature: 8-10°C/47-50°F
- Bottles standing
- In the dark
Dosage
The information given below is merely indicative. Tailored advice can be provided if information is available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct approach, please consult a Koppert specialist or a recognized distributor of Koppert products.
| Miglyphus | preventive | light curative | heavy curative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | - | - | - |
| m²/unit | - | 2.000 | 500 |
| Interval (days) | - | 7 | 7 |
| Frequency | - | min. 3x | min. 3x |
| Remarks | - | if >1 larva/10 plants | if >1 larva/3 plants |
Important
- 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.
- Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions.
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