Mirical 500 - Macrolophus pygmaeus adults | Whitefly Biological Control
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Mirical 500 is a biological pest control containing 500 adult Macrolophus pygmaeus, a predatory mirid used for targeted control of whitefly in protected crops, particularly tomatoes and aubergines.
Both adult and nymphal Macrolophus pygmaeus actively hunt glasshouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), feeding on eggs, larvae and pupae.
Once established within the crop canopy, Macrolophus pygmaeus can provide ongoing preventative control throughout the growing season. Its ability to survive on alternative food sources allows it to be introduced early in the crop cycle, before whitefly populations become established.
Macrolophus pygmaeus can also be used alongside banker plants, including aubergines in ornamental crops such as poinsettias. When pest populations are low, supplementary feeding with Ephestia kuehniella eggs can help support establishment and maintain the predator population. Fargro supplies Ephestia eggs in 10g (EPHES) and 500g (EPHE1) pack sizes.
Mirical is designed for use as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.
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| Active Ingredients | Pack size: 500 adults and nymphs. Presentation: Cardboard tray containing 10 corrugated cardboard strips, each strip holds approximately 50 Macrolophus pygmaeus. Carrier: Millet husks (tray). |
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| Tech Comments | Combined use: Should be used in combination with whitefly parasitoids. |
| Control | Adult predatory bugs and nymphs actively search for their prey and suck them out. The skin is left behind in its original form. Visual effect: Macrolophus pygmaeus sucks out the body contents of its prey leaving only the empty skin. Environmental conditions: Optimal temperatures for Mirical are above 20°C/68°F, lower temperatures slow down the development of Macrolophus pygmaeus significantly. |
| Height | 11.1 |
| Length | 4.1 |
| Width | 4.1 |
| Weight | 0.03 |
| Stocking Units | Tub |
| Stocking Status | NonStocked |