Aphid Parasite, Aphidius matricariae

Aphid endoparasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae adults are blackish in color with 2-3 mm long and slender bodied insects. This endoparasitic aphid wasp is commercially available and used to control different types of aphids that cause a serious damage to many economically important crops grown in the greenhouses and outdoors. Facts (show all) - Parasitic aphid wasp, Aphidius matricariae are effective against following species of aphids Bean aphid, Aphis fabae Cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii Green peach aphid, Myzus persicae Pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum Potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae Tobacco aphid,Myzus nicotianae + Key factors for effectiveness of endoparasitic aphid wasp,Aphidius matricariae For effective control of aphids, release one Aphidius matricariae wasp adult per 20 sqft of aphid infested area. Endoparasitic aphid wasp Aphidius matricariae adults are very active searchers even at very low population densities of their hosts. Aphidius matricariae uses volatile