Digline - Diglyphus isaea - Vial - 250 Count
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Details
Digline biological control agent contains the ectoparasitic wasp, Diglyphus isaea. It specializes in attacking the larval stages of leafminer pests, such as Liriomyza species L. trifolii and L huidobrensis, as well as the chrysanthemum leafminer, Phytomyza syngenesiae.
Key Features
- Stops leaf damage quickly.
- Adult Diglyphus paralyzes leafminer larvae with its sting and will host feed on them.
- Life cycle is faster than leafminer.
Main uses
- Leafminer
How It Works
- Diglyphus adults paralyze pests and lay eggs next to paralyzed leafminer larvae, which quickly hatch and begin to feed.
- Parasitized leafminer larvae move away from the mine and stop feeding, therefore the mine stops growing immediately.
- The parasitoid pupates inside the leaf mine before hatching and continuing the cycle.
- Development from egg to adult is 26-27 days at 15°C / 59°F and 10-11 days at 25°C / 77°F.
- Activity decreases at low light levels.
Available delivery systems
Vials of 30ml (1oz)
- Each vial contains 250 adult wasps.
- Food and water source provided in packaging to ensure survival in transit.
Handling & Storage
Instructions for use
- Release early in the morning or in late afternoon.
- With the vial held horizontally, carefully remove the lid. This should be done among the plants.
- Regulate release of wasps by gently tapping and inclining the vial while walking through the crop.
- Distribute as widely as possible.
- Stand the bottle in the crop for a few hours to allow any remaining parasites to escape.
- Use yellow sticky traps to monitor adult leafminer emergence.
- For advice on recommended release rates, consult The Bioline App.
Storage and transport
- Keep in darkness at 50-59°F/10-15ºC until use.
- Keep out of direct sunlight.
- Use within 18 hours of receipt.