{"product_id":"growershouse-aphelinus-abdominalis-control-aphid","title":"GrowersHouse Aphelinus abdominalis - Control - Aphid","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAphelinus abdominalis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphelinus abdominalis is a small parasitic wasp that parasitizes larger aphid species including potato aphids and foxglove aphids. It is best known for its ability to control aphids. Unlike Aphidius wasps, Aphelinus is not hindered by hyperparasitism. Best known for their ability to control Aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate Recommendations for Aphelinus abdominalis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreventative:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1-2 wasps per square foot depending on pest severity, weekly or as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModerate Infestation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-4 wasps\u003c\/span\u003e per square foot. Aphelinus will help prevent outbreaks of aphids when used as recommended. It may entirely prevent colonies from developing if used at the beginning of the risk period. It may also be used at higher rates to bring moderate infestations under control but should be used in conjunction with other biocontrols in this situation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Infestation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8 wasps per square foot. If aphid numbers are already high it is advisable to use a non-disruptive insecticide to lower the aphid population prior to release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow-To Use\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Aphelinus abdominalis\u003c\/span\u003e For Best Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease the wasps when pest populations are low to moderate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wasps should be released in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler and the sun is not shining directly on the plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wasps should be released near the infested plants and should be distributed evenly throughout the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plants should be watered before and after release to help the wasps establish themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove sticky cards prior to release and leave the bottle in space for continued emergence from mummies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAphelinus should be released as soon as they are received.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the vial in the greenhouse. Tap the vial lightly to distribute the adult parasites and pupae evenly over the affected areas. Finish by placing the open vial horizontally at the base of infected plants for the remaining adults to emerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term activity compared to other aphid controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot being obstructed by hyperparasites, and parasitizing larger and winged aphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAphelinus has a relatively long life and oviposition period of several weeks and can lay 5-10 eggs\/day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAphelinus is better able to withstand high temperatures than Aphidius species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable crops include vegetables (capsicum, tomatoes, eggplant), ornamentals (gerbera, chrysanthemum, rose), nurseries, and herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBW-AD1K\u003c\/strong\u003e - 100ml vial (1K)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Aphelinus-abdominalis-2_480x480.jpg?v=1689190925\" width=\"269\" height=\"177\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Aphelinus-abdominalis-4_480x480.jpg?v=1689190948\" width=\"273\" height=\"180\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Aphelinus-abdominalis-1_480x480.jpg?v=1689190968\" width=\"275\" height=\"181\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.responsive-iframe-container {\n        position: relative;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        padding-top: 56.25%; \/* 16:9 Aspect Ratio (divide 9 by 16 = 0.5625) *\/\n        width: 100%; \/* responsiveness *\/\n    }\n\n    .responsive-iframe-container iframe {\n        position: absolute;\n        top: 0;\n        left: 0;\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n        border: 0;\n    }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"responsive-iframe-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J2nhwHIcvq0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Growers House Auto","offers":[{"title":"100ml vial (1K)","offer_id":45090263564424,"sku":"BW-AD1K","price":309.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 ml vial - 250 adults - vermiculite","offer_id":45090263597192,"sku":"AD25","price":104.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/Growers-House-Auto-4_d34f81e9-bcc4-4fac-af46-545afd7a8b92.png?v=1777600689","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/growershouse-aphelinus-abdominalis-control-aphid","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}