BioBee BioEncarsia pods - Encarsia formosa mummies (120 pods of 125, total 15,000 mummies / box)

MAIN TARGETS

Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum).

ADDITIONAL TARGETS

Limited control of sweetpotato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci).

TIPS

lt's important to identify species of whitefly in your crop. For maximum flexibility in whitefly control use it in combination with BioEretmocerus (Eretmocerus eremicus).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & PACKAGING

BioEncarsia (Encarsia formosa) is a parasitic wasp of the Aphelinidae family. E. formosa can utilize at least 15 species of whitefly as hosts but the principal host is the greenhouse whitely.

The tiny females are black with a yellow abdomen and opalescent wings while the males (although rare) are completely black in color. BioEncarsia should only be applied when temperatures range between 20-30°C.

Parasitized greenhouse whitefly pupae turn black in about 10 days and are easily distinguished from non-parasitized hosts.

An effective parasite of the greenhouse whitefly, these tiny wasps are shipped as 'mummies.' These emerging black and yellow wasps search for immature whiteflies to parasitize. BioEncarsia provides a solution for greenhouse whitefly control in greenhouses nurseries, on crops including, strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes and ornamentals.

BioEncarsia is available in different forms:

• Cardboard strips with mummified whitefly eggs.
• Biodegradable pods with mummified whitefly eggs.
• Bottle of 5,000 mummies in a sawdust medium.
  

STORAGE

• Storage temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F)
• Do not store in sunlight
• Apply within 24 hours

APPLICATION

Apply BioEncarsia within 24 hours of receipt

To apply BioEncarsia as pods:

• Hang the pods among the crop about 4 leaves below the top of the plant
• Or place the pods on the soil, near the plant
• Make sure the pods are not in direct sunlight

The amount and frequency of the application (introduction rate) is determined by the target crop, level of infestation, weather conditions and damage inflicted to the crop.

DISCLAMER

Before combining this product with any chemical pesticide in the crop, please consult your BioBee technical field representative. 

BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. produces and markets biological products. Production is carried out using innovative techniques under controlled quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001:2015, as well as IOBC’s international standards for mass-production of insects. All products are tested to meet specification requirements before leaving the factory.

The success of biological pest control is affected by the crop’s initial pest population (upon application of the product), weather conditions and chemical residue present in the crop, among other possible aggravating factors.

Under no circumstance shall BioBee or Groupe Horticole Ledoux inc. be liable for the outcome of the implementation in the field, as it has no control over local conditions, the application method, or the possible improper treatment/storage of the product.