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CHRYSOcontrol

CHRYSOcontrol - Chrysoperla carnea

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT

  • Bottle of 500 larvae
  • Bottle of 1,000 larvae
  • Bottle of 10,000 larvae

Chrysoperla carnea is an aphid predator, and can help to control other pests like white fly or thrips. Only the larvae of the Chrysoperla carnea are active predators. In case of lack of aphids, C. carnea can survive eating mites, thrips and small lepidoptera.

RECOMMENDED DOSE

Release 10 – 20 ind/m2 for several weeks, until de aphid hot spots are controlled.

Dosage can vary depending on the crop and the level of the pest. Consult the recommended dose with an Agrobío field advisor.

RECOMMENDED CROPS

Chrysoperla carnea is used in several horticultural, ornamental and fruit crops.

USE

Open the multicells to spread the needed amount of larvae inside the greenhouse. Shake carefully to drop the larvae on the infected plants. Spread the larvae all over the crop, or in the most infected areas, early in the morning or at sunset.

PRESERVATION

Keep the bottle horizontally and at a temperature of 8-10ºC. Do not break the cold chain in all the transport and storage process. Do not store the product after 48 hours of receipt, and never expose it to sunlight or pesticides.