Aphiscout Aphid Killer - Parasitic Wasp Mix

What Are Aphids & How Do I Identify Them?

Aphid is a name for a large group of insects, many of which can cause serious damage to plants. They extract sap from plants causing a reduction in plant growth, reduced yields, and sometimes defoliation. Aphids can also secrete toxic substances into the plants. The Aphids take proteins from the sap and then excrete the excess sugar left in the sap back onto plants. This causes a sticky mess on the leaves, which black molds often grow on.

Aphids are soft bodied and often shed white skins onto leaves. Adult Aphids can be green, yellow, pink, black, grey or brown.

What Does Aphiscout Contain & How Can It Help?

Aphiscout consists of a new mix of five different Aphid parasites for optimum control of multiple Aphid (also known as Greenfly & Blackfly) species. Some Aphid parasites do not attack certain species of Aphids, therefore, in combining five different Aphid parasites, this product offers greater protection over Aphid infestations. Aphiscout contains around 250 mummies. The percentage breakup of parasites included is as listed:

• 40%: Praon volucre
• 20%: Aphidius colemani
• 15%: Aphidius ervi
• 15%: Aphelinus abdominalis
• 10%: Ephedrus cerasicola

How Do I Apply Aphiscout?

The Aphiscout parasites are suppled in a cardboard cylinder container. This features a nectar pad for the hatched parasites to gain energy from before they search for Aphids to parasitise and kill. The cylinder also consists of a double layered label which can be used to suspend the opened cylinder in the crop or amongst plants. The parasites will hatch from the cylinder and start to search for Aphids.

Full application instructions will be provided on delivery.

Where Should I Use Aphiscout?

Use Aphiscout for indoor protection against Aphids in greenhouses and protected structures.

What Conditions Are Required For Effective Use Of Aphiscout?

The Aphiscout wasps are active in temperatures ranging from 16-30℃.

A humidity range of 60-80% will also be required for the wasps to be effective.

How Much Aphiscout Do I Need?

One unit will treat an area of up to 200m². 

Repeat applications may be required for heavy infestations of Aphids, or if treating Aphids over a season. In such cases it is recommended that you introduce the Aphiscout every 2 weeks (in a peak Aphid season).

In cases of lighter infestation, it is recommended that the Aphiscout is introduced for at least 3 weeks.

Large Aphid colonies may also require the introduction of Lacewing larvae and Ladybird larvae.

Chemical Pesticides

Aphiscout contains living creatures that can be affected by any chemical pesticides used within the previous few weeks. As a general guide, refrain from using Natural Pyrethrum or SB Plant Invigorator 2 days prior to use. Other chemical insecticides can have long lasting residues that could harm the Aphiscout parasites and others for much longer periods. Refrain from using these products or check with Dragonfli for information on the effect of these products on our predators.

*This product has a lead time. This can at times be up to 2 weeks. Please feel free to contact us prior to ordering for further advice on likely dispatch times if required*