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Trichogramma platneri is a moth egg parasite native to the western parts of the United States. It is commonly used in orchards, in vineyards and on ornamentals for preventative control of various caterpillars (Lepidoptera) and borers. When timed appropriately, Trichogramma releases can significantly reduce moth/caterpillar populations and limit pesticide use.
Biology & Life Cycle: Trichogramma wasps lay their eggs inside the pest eggs, stopping development. The larvae feed on the egg and emerge as adults. This development takes 10 days to develop within the pest moth egg, which turns brown or black as the larvae pupate. The adult wasps live anywhere from 7 to 14 days, depending on temperature and humidity. Female Trichogramma will parasitize up to 300 pest moth eggs in a lifetime. Eggs on cards usually hatch within 2-5 days.
Choose the correct variety for your region, crop type and dispersal preference:
NOTE: Emergence holes are evident under significant magnification after Trichogramma have hatched.
This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Trichogramma parasitize the eggs of more than 200 pests including Borers, Webworms, loopers, leafworms, fruitworms, cutworms, bollworms, and armyworms (except beet armyworms).
Release Rates:
Bulk Eggs
- 1-2 per sq. ft.
- 50,000 - 100,000 per acre.
- Bulk eggs are shipped without a medium. Use Hanging Release boxes to distribute.
Release immediately upon receipt. Release Trichogramma at first flight of moths and every 7-10 days thereafter until infestation subsides. It is best to release in the early morning or evening out of direct sunlight, below plant tops or in trees where moths have been seen.
Using traps to monitor for adults and visual inspection of foliage to monitor for moth eggs will help determine the best time to release Trichogramma.
Bulk:
- Bulk eggs ship Tuesday Only via Free Second Day.
- Order by Wednesday for delivery the following Tuesday (6 day lead time).
- Upgraded Overnight shipping is $10 upcharge.
Cannot Be Shipped To: AK,HI,PR,VI,GU,AS,PW
What's In The Package:
Bulk eggs are shipped in a cup without a medium.
