BioBee BioMatricariae - Aphidius matricariae mummies

MAIN TARGETS

Cannabis aphid (Phorodon cannabis) and tobacco aphid (Myzus persicae var. nicotianae).

ADDITIONAL TARGETS

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TIPS

Use preventatively, or when aphids are first observed in a crop. Release 2-3 times at weekly intervals for best results. Look for brown "mummies" 1-3 weeks after release. They can be integrated with aphid predators to help target aphid outbreaks.

The bottle may be emptied into D-boxes and hung in the plant canopy.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & PACKAGING

BioMatricariae (Aphidius matricariae) is a parasitic wasp. This polyphagous parasitoid attacks over 40 species of aphids. The adults are small slender wasps with black, brown and yellow coloration, brown legs and long antennae. Aphidius matricariae’s size depends on the size of the parasitized aphid, but is usually about 2 mm long.

Aphidius matricariae’s activity is optimal between temperatures of 20-30°C. Below 15°C, the adult is inactive. An adult female parasitoid may perform several hundred oviposition attempts during its lifespan, out of which up to 200 eggs will be laid successfully.

An effective parasitic wasp, they are shipped as 'mummies.' They emerge as adults and the females lay their eggs inside the aphids. The larvae develop inside the aphid which turn into brown colored "mummies". The new generation of Aphidius matricariae will emerge through a hole at the rear of the "mummy".

BioMatricariae is supplied in bottles containing wasp "mummies" ready to emerge and is used in greenhouses, nurseries, interiorscapes and open field crops.

BioMatricariaetakes the form of mummies containing the parasitoid’s pupa. Thus the product reaches its destination everywhere in the world while it is “fresh”, with negligible mortality in shipping and with enhanced performance.

The commercial package contains 500, 1,000 or 5,000 mummified aphids mixed in fine sawdust. At least 50% of the emerging adults are females.

BioMatricariae is utilized both indoors and outdoors.

STORAGE

• Storage temperature: 4-8°C (39-46°F)
• Do not store in sunlight
• Treat area against ants
• Hang product on the plant

APPLICATION

• BioMatricariae is shipped in temperature controlled boxes which must be kept intact until reaching the end-user.
• Ants may interfere with parasitic wasps, if present,  treat the area before applying
• Do not sprinkle the mummies actively from the container.
• Distribute by opening the bottle, allowing wasps to fly out in search of aphids. The bottle may also be emptied into D-boxes and hung in the plant canopy.
• Keep the product at room temperature (not refrigerated!) until emergence has started.
• Do not expose to 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.