Tricho-Corn®
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Trichogramma: Tiny beneficial wasps for the natural control of caterpillar pests
Small yet mighty, Trichogramma are microscopic egg-parasitoid wasps that stop caterpillar pests before they hatch—delivering truly preventive protection. Despite their size (under 1 mm), they are among the most effective and widely used biological control agents for moth and butterfly pests in vegetables, field crops, greenhouses, and gardens.
Female Trichogramma actively search for pest eggs, lay their own egg inside, and the developing larva consumes the embryo—turning the host egg dark and preventing caterpillar emergence.
By targeting freshly laid eggs, Trichogramma reduce pesticide use, prevent early-season outbreaks, and strengthen crop protection. This preventive mode of action makes them a cornerstone of integrated pest management (IPM).
At Anatis Bioprotection, we provide release cards containing Trichogramma ostriniae, T. brassicae, and T. minutum, each suited to diverse growing systems.
Key advantages of using Trichogramma in biological programs:
- Early intervention against caterpillars
- Parasitizing eggs prevents larvae from emerging and feeding on leaves, stems, bulbs, or fruit.
- Targets major lepidopteran pests
- Safe, residue-free pest control— Trichogramma leave no chemical residues and are compatible with organic production.
- Natural population spread with low ecological risk— Once released, they disperse to actively locate and parasitize only the specific types of pest eggs they evolved to seek throughout the crop.
Targeted pests
- European corn borer
- Blackheaded fireworm
- Cabbageworms
- Diamondback moth
- Cabbage loopers
- Leek moth
- Codling moth (depending on species used)
- Other crucifer and allium pests
Targeted crop
- Corn field
- Cranberries
- Vegetable crops (cabbage, broccoli, kale, leeks, onions, garlic)
- Field crops
- Orchards
- Greenhouses and high tunnels
- Home gardens
When You Need Trichogramma
Use Trichogramma when you detect:
- Adult moths caught on pheromone traps
- Fresh egg masses on leaves or stems
- Rising early-season caterpillar pressure
- Repeated moth flights in monitoring traps
- History of caterpillar outbreaks in your crop
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