Aphidoletes aphidimyza
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Targeted crops
- Greenhouse vegetables:
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Pepper
- Lettuce, etc.
- Vegetable crops in fields:
- Celery
- Cruciferous
- Potatoes, etc.
- Orchards
- Ornamentals
- Berries :
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Grapevine, etc.
- Trees and shrubs:
- Rosebush
- Appple trees, etc.
- Hop
- Cannabis
Targeted pests
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
Application Instructions
Arriving at the pupal stage, adults will emerge after a few days. Open the container in a central location, at dusk, to release the adults.
Larvae are orange and visible in aphid colonies. Larvae needs substrate to pupate. Add trays of potting soil if necessary.
Important! Need 14 hours of light to reproduce.
Preventive application rates* generally range from 0.25 individuals per m², 1 to 2 individuals per m² for light infestations, and 5 to 10 individuals per m² for severe infestations. Repeat introductions every week until control.
*Introduction rates may vary depending on specific crop conditions, the type of pest present, and the level of infestation.
Storage Instructions
Until adult emergence, keep the container at 22-25°C, in the shade, and ensure the substrate remains moist to support emergence.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Description
Nature has a simple, yet effective solution to your aphid woes – the Aphidoletes aphidimyza! Often called Predatory Midge, this small but powerful insect can help reduce pest problems with ease. Bringing no harsher chemicals into play than its own voracious appetite for up to 60 species of garden-infesting aphids, these midges are active in evening hours and their larvae alone can consume 50 pests per day. Put an end to those mood-ruining outbreaks today by introducing the amazing Predatory Midge into your green spaces!