Aphidoletes aphidimyza 1000 Cocoons
Aphidoletes aphidimyza 1000 Cocoons is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Keep your plants safe from aphids with this pack of Aphidoletes aphidimyza. Each box contains 250 cocoons, and with 4 boxes included, you’ll have 1,000 predators to protect your garden or greenhouse naturally.
These tiny predators target and eat aphids, reducing infestations without chemicals. Safe to use around beneficial insects like bees or ladybirds.
Just place the cocoons near affected plants and let them do the work.
Suitable for vegetables, flowers, and houseplants.
How It Works
The midges hatch from the cocoons, find aphids, and lay eggs nearby. The larvae then feed on the aphids, keeping your plants healthy.
You will receive 4 blister packs each containing 250 cocoons, the blister packs enable monitoring and mating of adults on release. Adults lay eggs next to aphid colonies located by the scent of honeydew, larvae develop as tiny orange maggots that feed on aphids.
Dose rate:
1 individual per 1 m²
For local hotspots increase the rate up to 10 per 1 m².
4 blister packs will treat between 100 and 1000 m2 depending on pest levels.
Climatic conditions required:
Optimum temperature range for Aphidoletes is 15-27°C
Humidity levels of 20-80% are optimum