ORDERING DEADLINE: Monday ( 12pm Eastern Standard Time ) for shipping the following week on Tuesday.
An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is on average 2.5 to 3 mm long, and has relatively short legs and short antennae. The female has a black thorax and a yellow abdomen. Males are somehow smaller and have a darker abdomen. Usually, there are as many males as females. Aphelinus does not often fly. When a female is looking for aphids, she walks rapidly on the leaf. When she has found an aphid, she touches it with her antennae, turns around, raises her wing tips and injects her ovipositor into the aphid.
A female can lay up to 250 eggs in a 3 week cycle. The female wasp will lay an egg directly into the aphid body where it hatches and the larvae will consume the aphids body from within. When the parasite larva is fully grown, the host hardens into a leathery black colored mummy. The aphid turns black 7 days after parasitism. The mummy then takes an additional 14 days to develop into an adult wasp. The adult wasp emerges through a jagged edged hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies should be seen in your crops in a minimum of 14 days after the first release. Aphelinus are active parasitizing 5 to 10 aphids up to 8 weeks. Aphelinus also feeds on aphids (host feeding), in which case the female punctures an aphid with her ovipositor, turns around and sucks the body contents of her prey. She can also feed on aphid species which she does not parasitize.
Features HOST: It is mainly used for biological control of potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) and glasshouse potato aphid (Aulacorthum solani).
SHIPPED: Aphelinus abdominalis is shipped as ready-to-emerge mummies and is supplied as 250 mummies in 30ml tube.
OPTIMUM CONDTIONS: 15-240C (59-75F) and not suitable for use above 32C (90F).
RELEASE RATE: The parasitic wasps should be introduced in the greenhouse at the first signs of aphids. They are released in and around beginning hot spots at 0.5-2 per m (0.5-2 per 10ft2)
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Natural Insect Control guarantees you will receive live bio control agents (beneficial insects and nematodes). Upon receipt of your package, open as soon as received and inspect the bio control agents. Where there are any concerns with viability, call Natural Insect Control (NIC) right away on 905 382 2904. NIC needs to be informed of any issues or concerns within 24 hrs of receipt of the bio control agents for the live delivery guarantee.
Bio controls are a perishable product, NIC does not advocate storage of our products, where applicable review product expiry date. We cannot guarantee results with live insects since we have no control over how the product is applied, the extent of the problem, and numerous other variables that effect outcomes.
BENEFICIAL INSECTS - must be ordered and paid for by Friday (noon) for shipping the following Tuesday (Exceptions: Beneficial Nematodes, Ladybugs, and Praying Mantis). SHIPPING living organisms require the fastest shipping in order, to provide you with the freshest product. We will choose the most economical option available, however, the shipping costs will be higher due to express courier services.
Aphelinus Abdominalis (Parasite)
$172.50 – $385.15Price range: $172.50 through $385.15 CAD
Description
ORDERING DEADLINE: Monday ( 12pm Eastern Standard Time ) for shipping the following week on Tuesday.
An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is on average 2.5 to 3 mm long, and has relatively short legs and short antennae. The female has a black thorax and a yellow abdomen. Males are somehow smaller and have a darker abdomen. Usually, there are as many males as females. Aphelinus does not often fly. When a female is looking for aphids, she walks rapidly on the leaf. When she has found an aphid, she touches it with her antennae, turns around, raises her wing tips and injects her ovipositor into the aphid.
A female can lay up to 250 eggs in a 3 week cycle. The female wasp will lay an egg directly into the aphid body where it hatches and the larvae will consume the aphids body from within. When the parasite larva is fully grown, the host hardens into a leathery black colored mummy. The aphid turns black 7 days after parasitism. The mummy then takes an additional 14 days to develop into an adult wasp. The adult wasp emerges through a jagged edged hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies should be seen in your crops in a minimum of 14 days after the first release. Aphelinus are active parasitizing 5 to 10 aphids up to 8 weeks. Aphelinus also feeds on aphids (host feeding), in which case the female punctures an aphid with her ovipositor, turns around and sucks the body contents of her prey. She can also feed on aphid species which she does not parasitize.
Features
HOST: It is mainly used for biological control of potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) and glasshouse potato aphid (Aulacorthum solani).
SHIPPED: Aphelinus abdominalis is shipped as ready-to-emerge mummies and is supplied as 250 mummies in 30ml tube.
OPTIMUM CONDTIONS: 15-240C (59-75F) and not suitable for use above 32C (90F).
RELEASE RATE: The parasitic wasps should be introduced in the greenhouse at the first signs of aphids. They are released in and around beginning hot spots at 0.5-2 per m (0.5-2 per 10ft2)
2014: Parasitoid Wasp May Be an Effective Tool against Lettuce Aphids
Visit this Article
Natural Insect Control guarantees you will receive live bio control agents (beneficial insects and nematodes). Upon receipt of your package, open as soon as received and inspect the bio control agents. Where there are any concerns with viability, call Natural Insect Control (NIC) right away on 905 382 2904. NIC needs to be informed of any issues or concerns within 24 hrs of receipt of the bio control agents for the live delivery guarantee.
Bio controls are a perishable product, NIC does not advocate storage of our products, where applicable review product expiry date. We cannot guarantee results with live insects since we have no control over how the product is applied, the extent of the problem, and numerous other variables that effect outcomes.
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