Aphidend 1,000 Aphidoletes aphidimyza - Biological Aphid Control
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Aphidend 1,000 contains Aphidoletes aphidimyza, a beneficial predatory midge used for the biological control of aphids. Supplied as pupae in cocoons, the adult midges emerge and locate aphid colonies using the scent of honeydew before laying their eggs nearby.
Once hatched, the distinctive orange larvae feed directly on aphids. A single larva can survive on as few as five large aphids but may kill 35 or more aphids during its development.
Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a versatile natural aphid predator, with larvae known to feed on more than 60 species of aphid, including many commonly found on UK crops and plants.
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| 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. |
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| 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 |

