{"product_id":"aphidius-colemani-parasitic-wasp-for-aphid-control","title":"Aphidius colemani – Parasitic Wasp for Aphid Control","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eAphidius colemani is a tiny parasitic wasp (2–3 mm) widely used for natural control of several common aphid species. Effective for both preventative and curative applications, it parasitizes young aphids to provide consistent, long-term population management. Active all year and unaffected by short day length, A. colemani is well-suited for greenhouses, outdoor crops, nurseries, and controlled environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eFemales locate aphid colonies using plant distress signals and feed on honeydew. They inject an egg into young aphids; as the larva develops, it consumes the host from within, turning it into a hardened brown or gray mummy. Adults emerge from the mummies and immediately search for new aphids to parasitize. In addition to parasitism, they also feed on honeydew for energy and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eTargets These Aphid Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eMelon Aphid (\u003cem data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eAphis gossypii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eCotton Aphid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eGreen Peach Aphid (\u003cem data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eTobacco Aphid (\u003cem data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eMyzus nicotianae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eBird Cherry-Oat Aphid (\u003cem data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eRhopalosiphum padi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eFor broader control, pair with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eAphelinus abdominalis\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eGreen Lacewings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eIdeal Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eTemperature: 70–77°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eHumidity: ~80% relative humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003ePreferred Food: Honeydew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eNot affected by winter day length – suitable for year-round use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eApplication Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003ePreventative Use\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eOpen the container in the crop area and allow emerged adults to fly out while walking through plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eRecap between uses and keep at greenhouse temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eRepeat daily for 2–4 days until full emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eCorrective Use\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eOpen vial near aphid colonies and leave upright or tied in canopy for 3–4 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eDo not empty mummies from vial – they require humidity for successful emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eBlister Packs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eSeparate individual packs and hang in canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eDistribute evenly for prevention or concentrate in active infestation 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data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eGreenhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eOutdoor Crops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eOrchards \u0026amp; Vineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eNurseries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eGrow Rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eHydroponics \/ Aquaponics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eInteriorscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eContainer Plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eStore in darkness at 42–46°F if not releasing immediately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eDo not refrigerate after emergence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eUse within 18 hours of receipt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003eQuick Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eRelease early for best results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eAvoid pesticide sprays during release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3164\"\u003eDo not empty mummies from tubes—humidity is critical for emergence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eCompatible with most aphid 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