small 100ml bottle of aphilin
Aphilin insect on leaf: Aphelinus abdominais
small 100ml bottle of aphilin
Aphilin insect on leaf: Aphelinus abdominais

Aphilin

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Aphelinus abdominalis – Parasitic Wasp

How It Works: Adult Aphelinus abdominalis emerge from aphid mummies and begin laying eggs inside live aphids. As the next generation of parasitic wasps develops, the aphid transforms into a leathery mummy. The adult wasp later emerges through a small hole at the rear of the mummy. In addition to parasitizing aphids, adult wasps also feed on them, further reducing the pest population.

Target Pests: Controls the potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae), glasshouse potato aphid (Aulacorthum solani), and the peach potato aphid (Myzus persicae). 

Best Use:

  • When wanting to prevent the above aphids.
  • In aphid hotspots.

Shelf Life: within 1-2 days of receipt.

Important Information for Use:

  • Immediate Action: This product starts working as soon as it is introduced to the plants. However, visible results, such as aphids turning into mummies, will become noticeable after 14-21 days.
  • Limited Mobility: These wasps are not strong flyers, so strategic placement is important for effective control.

Step 1: Arrival 

Upon arrival, please ensure that you place the product out immediately or within 1-2 days of receipt. Do not store the product in the refrigerator; instead, place the bottles in a cool, dark location at around 14°C until use.

Step 2: Placement 

Release mummies near infested plants. Aphilin (Aphelinus abdominalis) is not very mobile. Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox). Make sure the material remains dry and stays at its introduction site for a few days.

How to Use Aphilin

Step 3: Repeat Applications

To keep this parasitic wasp in your crop, you will want to introduce additional bottles weekly or bi-weekly. 

What to Expect Upon Arrival:

  • Bottles will be packed in a protective eco box with ice packs and buffer packs to ensure safe transport.
  • You may notice little movement upon arrival. This is normal, as the pupae may not have hatched yet during transport.

Most of our products contain living organisms; therefore, we must follow specific procedures to guarantee their safe transportation from our door to yours.

  • All orders received before Wednesday (3:00 pm EST) will ship the following week.
  • If there is a holiday the ship day will be delayed one (1) business day.
  • Orders are not shipped or delivered on Sundays or holidays.
  • We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Have your order sent to a physical address or direct to a UPS/Purolator Depot.
  • We do not ship to territories.
  • We do not offer local pickup for any purchases made on our website.

Due to wildlife regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador, we require a copy of your permit to possess & import live wildlife before we can send you beneficial insects. If you are unaware of these regulations please contact [email protected], and we will send you the correct information to reach out to your government.

If you are exempt from any government or provincial taxes, please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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