Two parasites, Eretmocerus eremicus and Encarsia formosa (50%:50% mix) for whitefly control
Both Eretmocerus eremicus and Encarsia formosa are tiny parasitic wasps that are mainly parasitic to whiteflies. These wasps are generally sold as parasitized pupae that can be easily released in the field for the control of whiteflies. Eretmocerus eremicus act as both external and internal parasite whereas Encarsia formosa act as only internal parasite. Facts (show all) - Effective against the following whitefly species The banded winged whitefly, Trialeurodes abuttnea The Greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurods vaporarium The silver leaf whitefly, Bemicia argentifolii The sweet potato whitefly, Bemicia tabaci + Key factors for Eretmocerus eremicus and Encarsia formosa effectiveness Both Eretmocerus eremicus and Encarsia formosa wasps are mainly parasitic to whiteflies. Eretmocerus eremicus wasps are yellowish and brownish in color whereas Encarsia formosa are black in color. Both Eretmocerus eremicus and Encarsia formosa wasps are generally sold as parasitized pupae that can be