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How to use

How to Use

Introduce Aphidend when aphids are present or at the first signs of an infestation. Once the adult Aphidoletes aphidimyza emerge, they actively search for aphid colonies and lay their eggs nearby. The resulting larvae then feed directly on the aphids.

Application rate: Apply 1 per m² per week. For localised aphid hotspots, increase the application rate to up to 10 per m².

Distribute the pupae throughout the treatment area, concentrating additional applications around areas where aphid activity is highest.

For best results, monitor aphid populations regularly and follow the storage, handling and environmental guidance supplied with the product.

Specifications

Tech Comments Most crops can be infested with aphids. Damage is caused in three ways: sucking plant sap when feeding, excretion of honeydew leading to sooty mould and some species can transmit plant viruses leading to distortion and disfigured plant growth. Biological control with parasites, predators and fungal pathogens are available depending on crop and environmental conditions. There are a large number of aphid species and identification can be important when parasitic wasps are to be used. Depending on the species there can be alternate plant hosts. Winged forms develop under conditions of high density to migrate to alternate hosts. Resistance to some insecticides is a serious issue with some species.
Control Most effective between 20 and 30°C, effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidend in an environment with a high relative humidity (> 70%) to get the best results.
Height 11
Length 4.2
Width 4.1
Weight 0.05
Stocking Units Bottle
Stocking Status NonStocked