Encarsia formosa – bulk
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Targeted crops
- Market garden crops:
- Cucumbers
- Eggplants
- Peppers
- Tomatoes, etc.
- Ornamental plants:
- Poinsettia, gerbera, etc.
- Indoor plants
Targeted pests
- Whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum)
Application Instructions
Handle carefully.
Sprinkle in the lower foliage of the plant, preferably in the shade.
Preventive application rates* generally range from 1-2 individuals per m², 5 individuals per m² for light infestations, and 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
Use upon receipt.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Complementary products
Description
Encarsia formosa is a small beneficial insect that is widely used in organic agriculture to combat whitefly infestations, particularly in tomato, cucumber, and pepper crops. It is an endoparasitoid, meaning it lays its eggs inside the eggs or larvae of whiteflies, and the Encarsia formosa larvae then feed on the inside of their host, causing its death.
WARNING: Ants can cause severe damage to Encarsia formosa pupae, making it critical to monitor and manage them in any aleurodes pest control program. Fortunately, adult Encarsia have a tendency of avoiding leaves with ants present – providing an additional layer of protection against infestations if they appear nearby.