GENERAL
Scientific name: Trichogramma sp.
Common name: Parasitic wasp.
Target pests: Several species of moths.
Crops applied: All kind of vegetables, flowers and fruits under 2.5m.
Packing: 10,000 wasps/bottle.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
How to release:
- Trichogramma is shipped as parasitized moth eggs fixed to cardboard sheets and hang on the plant, avoid direct sunlight and water.
- Apply in the morning.
- Should be used as soon as possible when moth populations are low.
Release rates:
10-20 wasps/m2, every week.
Environmental conditions:
Trichogramma have optimum conditions are 27-30OC, with relative humidity of 70-80%.
Storage:
- Apply to the crop as soon as possible after receipt.
- Store in cold storage or cool, ventilated room for 1-2 days.
- Optimum storage temperature: 8-10OC.
