Miglyphus
Parasitic wasp
Diglyphus isaea
Used for:
Leaf Miners
Quantities Available
Container Size
Packaging Style
Notes:
500 adults
100 ml bottle
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Combined Use: can be combined with Minusa
Side Effects: Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions.
When to use Miglyphus?
For the control of leaf miners, effective at high leaf miner densities
How does Miglyphus work?
Adult female parasitic wasps of Dihlyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the leaf miner), using the dead larvae as food. Adult females also kill young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding.
Visual Effect
The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae and pupae are visible through the leaf.
Application Miglyphus
Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening
Handling
Storage time after receipt: 1-2 days
Storage temperature: 8-10°C/47-50°F
Storage conditions: In the dark, bottle standing.
Dosage
The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved.