{"title":"Eggs of Insect pests","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"egg-parasite-trichogramma-brassicae","title":"Egg parasitic wasp- Trichogramma brassicae for control of caterpillars","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEgg parasitic wasp, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e are tiny about 0.9 to 1.5 mm in size wasps that can parasitize and kill eggs of different species of butterflies and moths, which are beautiful insects but devastating pests of many crops and ornamental plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts \u003ca class=\"showAll\" href=\"#\"\u003e(show all)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Effective against the following pests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmyworms, \u003cem\u003eSpodoptera\u003c\/em\u003e spp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabbage loopers, \u003cem\u003eTrichoplusia ni\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCodling moth, \u003cem\u003eCydia pomonella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn earworm, \u003cem\u003eHelicoverpa zea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton bollworm, \u003cem\u003eHelicoverpa armigera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutworms, \u003cem\u003eAgrotis\u003c\/em\u003e spp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamondback moth, \u003cem\u003ePlutella xylostella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean corn borer, \u003cem\u003eOstrinia nubilalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall webworm, \u003cem\u003eHyphantria cunea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen fruitworm, \u003cem\u003eLithophane antennata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsy moth, \u003cem\u003eLymantria dispar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported cabbage worms, \u003cem\u003ePieris rapae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight brown apple moth, \u003cem\u003eEpiphyas postvittana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriental fruit moth, \u003cem\u003eGraphiolitha molesta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyramidal fruitworm, \u003cem\u003eAmphipyra pyramidoides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeckled green fruitworms, \u003cem\u003eOrthosia hibisci\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTent caterpillars, \u003cem\u003eMalacosoma\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco hornworms, \u003cem\u003eManduca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato hornworms, \u003cem\u003eManduca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato pinworms, \u003cem\u003eKeiferia lycopersicella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Biological Control of Lepidopterous (butterflies and moths) insects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a biological control agents, Egg parasitic wasp, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e have a great potential to control Lepidopterous insect pets that are responsible to cause a tremendous damage to many crops grown either in the greenhouses or field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing are the main facts about egg parasitic wasp, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e What are egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003ewasps?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e are tiny about 0.9 to 1.5 mm in size wasps that can parasitize and kill eggs of different species of both butterflies and moths. Female wasps generally use combination of chemical and visual cues to locate right size of eggs. Each female wasp then lay over 200 eggs in the eggs laid by many moths and butterflies. Depending upon size and quality of host eggs, wasp females generally lay few eggs by making a hole in each host egg and are capable of parasitizing 10-15 host eggs per day . Inside the host eggs, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/em\u003e eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars. While feeding on the host embryos, wasps can develop for a week and then emerge as adults that live for 10 days and life cycle continues. Depending upon availability of food (host eggs) and favorable environmental conditions, this wasps can complete over 30 generations per year. Adult wasps generally feed on nectar and honeydew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e wasps kill and feed on host eggs?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs laid by female Trichogramma wasp inside the Lepidopterous host eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile feeding on the host embryos, wasps develop through immature stages and emerge as adults that seek and parasitize new batches of eggs laid by butterflies and moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThus this wasp will help to prevent damage caused by lepidopterous insects early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Which stages of butterflies and moths are killed by egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e wasps?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe eggs laid by butterflies and moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How many egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e wasps should be released?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo achieve considerable control of lepidopterous insect pests, it is generally recommended to release about 10 to 50 adult \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/em\u003e wasps per square meter area in the greenhouses and fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e When is a right time to release egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e wasps?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best time to release ready-to-emerge \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e when there are ample of eggs of lepidopterous insect (butterflies and moths) pests are present in the fields, gardens, greenhouses and orchards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis timely release of wasps will help to kill the developing embryos of the host insects inside the eggs that in turn will reduce the outbreak of larvae\/ caterpillars that are responsible for causing damage to field crops, greenhouse vegetables and ornamental plants, and fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How to release egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e wasps?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e are generally shipped as pre-parasitized flour moth (\u003cem\u003eEphestia kuehniella\u003c\/em\u003e) eggs that are placed on a cards and ready to emerge as adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince adults of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e are not long-distance flyers, these cards with ready-to-emerge parasitized eggs should be placed or hanged randomly in the areas infested with lepidopterous insects including butterflies and moths in the fields, gardens, greenhouses and orchards. Also, make sure that cards are not directly exposed to sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Why you need egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e wasp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey can reduce the crop damage by feeding on immature stages of butterflies and moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey are very active in finding eggs of host insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey can reproduce and continue their life cycle in the garden after first application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey are commercially available and easy to release in the greenhouses or fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Why egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e wasp are safer than traditional pesticides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey do not damage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not cause any harm to the personnel involved in their production and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efood products are safe to handle and eat when they are treated with egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e wasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey do not harm humans, animals and pollute the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Research Papers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBradley J. R., Thomson, L.J. and Hoffmann, A.A. 2004. Effects of Cold Storage on Field and Laboratory Performance of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma carverae\u003c\/em\u003e (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) and the Response of Three \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/em\u003e spp. (\u003cem\u003eT. carverae\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eT. nr. brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eT. funiculatum\u003c\/em\u003e) to Cold. Journal of Economic Entomology 97: 213-221.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCerutti, F. and Bigler, F. 2011. Quality assessment of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e in the laboratory. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 75: 19–26.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreatti, M. and Zandigiacomo, P. 2009. Postrelease dispersal of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e Bezdenko in corn fields. Journal of Applied Entomology 119: 671–675.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuske, S., Widmer, F., Edwards, P.J., Turlings, T.C.J., Babendreier, D. and Bigler, F. 2003. Dispersal and persistence of mass released \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) in non-target habitats. Biological Control 27: 181-193.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLundgren, J.G., Heimpel, G.E. and Bomgren, S.A. 2002. Comparison of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) Augmentation with organic and synthetic pesticides for control of Cruciferous Lepidoptera. Environmental Entomology 31: 1231-1239.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMertz, B. P., Fleischer, S. J., Calvin, D. D., Ridgway, R. L. 1995. Field Assessment of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma brassicae\u003c\/em\u003e (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) and \u003cem\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/em\u003e for Control of \u003cem\u003eOstrinia nubilalis\u003c\/em\u003e (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Sweet Corn. Journal of Economic Entomology 88: 1616-1625.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Egg parasite, Trichogramma brassicae","offers":[{"title":"100,000 pupae\/card","offer_id":354363101,"sku":"BFG- BI- TBH","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100,000 Pupae\/cup","offer_id":1166859960,"sku":"BFG- BI- TBL","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500,000 Pupae on 5 cards (100,000 Pupae\/cards)","offer_id":12572184543274,"sku":"BFG- BB - T40010","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"egg-parasite-trichogramma-platneri-minutum","title":"Egg parasitic wasp, Trichogramma platneri for control of caterpillars","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoth Trichogramma minutum and Trichogramma platneri are tiny about 0.5 to 1.5 mm long pale yellow colored wasps that have a wide host range. These wasps can parasitize and kill the eggs of many different species of both butterflies and moths that belong to an insect order called Lepidoptera. Females of these wasps generally lay eggs inside the eggs of moths and butterflies. These was females use their ovipositor to drill through their host eggs to deposit 1 to 3 of their own eggs. Trichogramma eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars. While feeding on the host embryos, wasp larvae develop through different stages and then emerge as adults and life cycle continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts \u003ca class=\"showAll\" href=\"#\"\u003e(show all)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Effective against the following pests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmyworms, \u003cem\u003eSpodoptera\u003c\/em\u003e spp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabbage loopers, \u003cem\u003eTrichoplusia ni\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCodling moth, \u003cem\u003eCydia pomonella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn earworm, \u003cem\u003eHelicoverpa zea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton bollworm, \u003cem\u003eHelicoverpa armigera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutworms, \u003cem\u003eAgrotis\u003c\/em\u003e spp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamondback moth, \u003cem\u003ePlutella xylostella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean corn borer, \u003cem\u003eOstrinia nubilalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall webworm, \u003cem\u003eHyphantria cunea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape berry moth, \u003cem\u003eEndopiza viteana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen fruitworm, \u003cem\u003eLithophane antennata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsy moth, \u003cem\u003eLymantria dispar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported cabbage worms, \u003cem\u003ePieris rapae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight brown apple moth, \u003cem\u003eEpiphyas postvittana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriental fruit moth, \u003cem\u003eGraphiolitha molesta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyramidal fruitworm, \u003cem\u003eAmphipyra pyramidoides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeckled green fruitworms, \u003cem\u003eOrthosia hibisci\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpruce budworm, \u003cem\u003eChoristoneura fumiferana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco hornworms, \u003cem\u003eManduca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato hornworms, \u003cem\u003eManduca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato pinworms, \u003cem\u003eKeiferia lycopersicella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Key factors for \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e effectiveness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrichogramma wasp females lay eggs inside the lepidopterous host eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside the host eggs, wasp eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis means that the dead host eggs will not hatch into larvae\/ caterpillars that are damaging to many crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile feeding on the host embryos, wasps develop through immature stages and emerge as adults that seek and parasitize new batches of eggs laid by butterflies and moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThus this wasp will help to prevent damage caused by lepidopterous insects early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How egg parasitic wasps \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e works in the field\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrichogramma wasp females lay eggs inside the lepidopterous host eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside the host eggs, wasp eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis means that the dead host eggs will not hatch into larvae\/ caterpillars that are damaging to many crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile feeding on the host embryos, wasps develop through immature stages and emerge as adults that seek and parasitize new batches of eggs laid by butterflies and moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThus this wasp will help to prevent damage caused by lepidopterous insects early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Which stages of lepidopterous insects are killed by egg parasitic wasps, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How many egg parasitic wasps, Trichogramma platneri\/minutum should be released?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo achieve considerable control of lepidopterous insect pests, it is generally recommended to release about 25 adult \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/em\u003e wasps per square foot area in the greenhouses and fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e When and how egg parasitic wasps, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e should be released for the effective control of lepidopterous insects?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best time to release ready-to-emerge \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e wasps when there are ample of eggs of lepidopterous insect (butterflies and moths) pests are present in the fields, gardens, greenhouses and orchards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis timely release of wasps will help to kill the developing embryos of the host insects inside the eggs that in turn will reduce the outbreak of larvae\/ caterpillars that are responsible for causing damage to field crops, greenhouse vegetables and ornamentals, and fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e wasps are generally shipped as pupae ready to emerge as adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese pupae are generally glued to perforated cards, which are easy to hang on the plants or place evenly in the gardens, fields, greenhouses or orchards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease these wasp pupae in the evening or early in the morning in the fields, gardens, greenhouses and orchards that are infested with lepidopterous insects including butterflies and moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor even distribution of the cards, cut them along the perforated lines into smaller squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso, make sure that cards are not exposed to sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are not ready to place these cards in the targeted area, store them in a shady place to avoid their direct exposure to sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Why you need them\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey can reduce the crop damage by feeding on the eggs of lepidopterous insects so there are no larvae of these insects left in the field to cause damage to crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey are able to actively search for their host, the different species of lepidopterous insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey can reproduce and continue their life cycle in the garden after first application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey are commercially available and easy to release in the greenhouses or fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Why they are safer than traditional pesticides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey do not damage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not cause any harm to the personnel involved in their production and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efood products are safe to handle and eat when they are treated with egg parasitic wasps, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey do not harm humans, animals and pollute the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Research Papers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorghuis, A., Pinto, J.D., Platner, G.R. and Stouthamer, R. 2004. Partial cytochrome oxidase II sequences distinguish the sibling species \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e Riley and \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e Nagarkatti. Biological Control 30: 90-94.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMansfield, S. and Mills, N.J. 2004. A comparison of methodologies for the assessment of host preference of the gregarious egg parasitoid \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e. Biological Control 29: 332-340.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNagarkatti, S., Tobin, P.C., Saunders, M.C. and Muza, A.J. 2013. Release of native \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e to control grape berry moth. Canadian Entomologist 135: 589-598.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNevarez, G.G. and Rivero, S.H.T. 2013. Efficacy of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) for the biological control of \u003cem\u003eAcrobasis nuxvorella\u003c\/em\u003e (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and \u003cem\u003eCydia caryana\u003c\/em\u003e (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Southwestern Entomologist 38: 523-530.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNisani, Z. and Honda, J.Y. 2010. Does the polyphagous egg parasitoid \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e Nagarkatti (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) display behavioral plasticity when parasitizing different hosts? Journal of Insect Behavior 23: 81-89.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuayle, D., Regniere, J., Cappuccino, N. and Dupont, A. 2013. Forest composition, host-population density, and parasitism of spruce budworm \u003cem\u003eChoristoneura fumiferana\u003c\/em\u003e eggs by \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 107. 215-227.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Trichogramma platneri\/minutum","offers":[{"title":"100,000 pupae\/card","offer_id":354364737,"sku":"BFG- BI- TPLH","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100,000 Pupae\/cup","offer_id":28523196369,"sku":"BFG- BI- TPLL","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"egg-parasite-trichogramma-pretiosum","title":"Egg parasitic wasp- Trichogramma pretiosum for control of caterpillars","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e are pale-yellow colored tiny about 0.5 to 1.5 mm in size wasps that can parasitize and kill eggs of different species of butterflies and moths, which are the most damaging pests of many crops and ornamental plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts \u003ca class=\"showAll\" href=\"#\"\u003e(show all)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Effective against the following pests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmyworms, \u003cem\u003eSpodoptera\u003c\/em\u003e spp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabbage loopers, \u003cem\u003eTrichoplusia ni\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCodling moth, \u003cem\u003eCydia pomonella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn earworm, \u003cem\u003eHelicoverpa zea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton bollworm, \u003cem\u003eHelicoverpa armigera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutworms, \u003cem\u003eAgrotis\u003c\/em\u003e spp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamondback moth, \u003cem\u003ePlutella xylostella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean corn borer, \u003cem\u003eOstrinia nubilalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall webworm, \u003cem\u003eHyphantria cunea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen fruitworm, \u003cem\u003eLithophane antennata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsy moth, \u003cem\u003eLymantria dispar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported cabbage worms, \u003cem\u003ePieris rapae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight brown apple moth, \u003cem\u003eEpiphyas postvittana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriental fruit moth, \u003cem\u003eGraphiolitha molesta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyramidal fruitworm, \u003cem\u003eAmphipyra pyramidoides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeckled green fruitworms, \u003cem\u003eOrthosia hibisci\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTent caterpillars, \u003cem\u003eMalacosoma\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco hornworms, \u003cem\u003eManduca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato hornworms, \u003cem\u003eManduca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato pinworms, \u003cem\u003eKeiferia lycopersicella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Biological Control of Lepidopterous (butterflies and moths) insects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a biological control agents, egg parasitic wasp, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e have a great potential to control Lepidopterous insect pets that are responsible to cause a tremendous damage to many crops grown either in the greenhouses or field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing are the main facts about egg parasitic wasp, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e What are egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum \u003c\/em\u003ewasps?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e are tiny about 0.5 to 1.5 mm in size wasps that parasitize and feed on the eggs of butterflies and moths. Female wasps generally use combination of chemical and visual cues to locate right size of eggs. Each female wasp then lay over 200 eggs in the eggs laid by many moths and butterflies. Depending upon size and quality of host eggs, wasp females generally lay a couple of eggs in each host egg. Inside the host eggs, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/em\u003e eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars. While feeding on the host embryos, wasps can develop for a week and then emerge as adults and life cycle continues. Adult wasps generally feed on nectar and honeydew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e wasps kill and feed on host eggs?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs laid by female Trichogramma wasp inside the Lepidopterous host eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile feeding on the host embryos, wasps develop through immature stages and emerge as adults that seek and parasitize new batches of eggs laid by butterflies and moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThus this wasp will help to prevent damage caused by lepidopterous insects early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Which stages of butterflies and moths are killed by egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e wasps?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How many egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e wasps should be released?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo achieve considerable control of lepidopterous insect pests, it is generally recommended to release about 10 to 50 adult \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/em\u003e wasps per square meter area in the greenhouses and fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e When is a right time to release egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e wasps?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best time to release ready-to-emerge \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e when there are ample of eggs of lepidopterous insect (butterflies and moths) pests are present in the fields, gardens, greenhouses and orchards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis timely release of wasps will help to kill the developing embryos of the host insects inside the eggs that in turn will reduce the outbreak of larvae\/ caterpillars that are responsible for causing damage to field crops, greenhouse vegetables and ornamental plants, and fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How to release egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e wasps?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e are generally shipped as pre-parasitized flour moth (\u003cem\u003eEphestia kuehniella\u003c\/em\u003e) eggs that are placed on a cards and ready to emerge as adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince adults of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e are not long-distance flyers, these cards with ready-to-emerge parasitized eggs should be placed or hanged randomly in the areas infested with lepidopterous insects including butterflies and moths in the fields, gardens, greenhouses and orchards. Also, make sure that cards are not directly exposed to sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Why you need egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e wasp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey can reduce the crop damage by feeding on immature stages of butterflies and moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey are very active in finding eggs of host insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey can reproduce and continue their life cycle in the garden after first application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey are commercially available and easy to release in the greenhouses or fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Why egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e wasp are safer than traditional pesticides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey do not damage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not cause any harm to the personnel involved in their production and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efood products are safe to handle and eat when they are treated with egg parasitic \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e wasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey do not harm humans, animals and pollute the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Research Papers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBai, B., Luck, R.F., Forster, L., Stephens, B. and Janssen, J.A.M. 1992. The effect of host size on quality attributes of the egg parasitoid, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 64: 37–48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoldus, L.P.J.J. 1988. Response of the egg parasitoid \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e to the sex pheromone of its host \u003cem\u003eHeliothis zea\u003c\/em\u003e. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 48: 293–300.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuberson, J.R. and Kring, T.J. 1993. Parasitism of Developing Eggs by \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma pretiosum\u003c\/em\u003e (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae): Host Age Preference and Suitability. Biological Control 3: 39-46.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Egg parasite, Trichogramma pretiosum","offers":[{"title":"500,000 Pupae on 5 cards (100,000 Pupae\/card)","offer_id":12572315025450,"sku":"BFG- BB T40030","price":151.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100,000 Pupae\/card","offer_id":354365469,"sku":"BFG- BI TPH100K","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200,000 Pupae on 2 cards (100,000 pupae\/card)","offer_id":1166880120,"sku":"BFG- BI TPH200K","price":89.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"egg-parasitic-wasps-trichogramma-minutum","title":"Egg parasitic wasp, Trichogramma minutum for caterpillar control","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoth Trichogramma minutum and Trichogramma platneri are tiny about 0.5 to 1.5 mm long pale yellow colored wasps that have a wide host range. These wasps can parasitize and kill the eggs of many different species of both butterflies and moths that belong to an insect order called Lepidoptera. Females of these wasps generally lay eggs inside the eggs of moths and butterflies. These was females use their ovipositor to drill through their host eggs to deposit 1 to 3 of their own eggs. Trichogramma eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars. While feeding on the host embryos, wasp larvae develop through different stages and then emerge as adults and life cycle continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts \u003ca class=\"showAll\" href=\"#\"\u003e(show all)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Effective against the following pests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmyworms, \u003cem\u003eSpodoptera\u003c\/em\u003e spp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabbage loopers, \u003cem\u003eTrichoplusia ni\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCodling moth, \u003cem\u003eCydia pomonella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn earworm, \u003cem\u003eHelicoverpa zea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton bollworm, \u003cem\u003eHelicoverpa armigera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutworms, \u003cem\u003eAgrotis\u003c\/em\u003e spp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamondback moth, \u003cem\u003ePlutella xylostella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean corn borer, \u003cem\u003eOstrinia nubilalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall webworm, \u003cem\u003eHyphantria cunea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape berry moth, \u003cem\u003eEndopiza viteana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen fruitworm, \u003cem\u003eLithophane antennata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsy moth, \u003cem\u003eLymantria dispar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported cabbage worms, \u003cem\u003ePieris rapae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight brown apple moth, \u003cem\u003eEpiphyas postvittana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriental fruit moth, \u003cem\u003eGraphiolitha molesta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyramidal fruitworm, \u003cem\u003eAmphipyra pyramidoides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeckled green fruitworms, \u003cem\u003eOrthosia hibisci\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpruce budworm, \u003cem\u003eChoristoneura fumiferana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco hornworms, \u003cem\u003eManduca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato hornworms, \u003cem\u003eManduca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato pinworms, \u003cem\u003eKeiferia lycopersicella\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Key factors for \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e effectiveness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrichogramma wasp females lay eggs inside the lepidopterous host eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside the host eggs, wasp eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis means that the dead host eggs will not hatch into larvae\/ caterpillars that are damaging to many crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile feeding on the host embryos, wasps develop through immature stages and emerge as adults that seek and parasitize new batches of eggs laid by butterflies and moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThus this wasp will help to prevent damage caused by lepidopterous insects early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How egg parasitic wasps \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e works in the field\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrichogramma wasp females lay eggs inside the lepidopterous host eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside the host eggs, wasp eggs hatch into small larvae that immediately starts feeding on the host embryos and kill the developing moth or butterfly larvae\/ caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis means that the dead host eggs will not hatch into larvae\/ caterpillars that are damaging to many crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile feeding on the host embryos, wasps develop through immature stages and emerge as adults that seek and parasitize new batches of eggs laid by butterflies and moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThus this wasp will help to prevent damage caused by lepidopterous insects early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Which stages of lepidopterous insects are killed by egg parasitic wasps, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e How many egg parasitic wasps, Trichogramma platneri\/minutum should be released?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo achieve considerable control of lepidopterous insect pests, it is generally recommended to release about 25 adult \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/em\u003e wasps per square foot area in the greenhouses and fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e When and how egg parasitic wasps, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e should be released for the effective control of lepidopterous insects?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best time to release ready-to-emerge \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e wasps when there are ample of eggs of lepidopterous insect (butterflies and moths) pests are present in the fields, gardens, greenhouses and orchards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis timely release of wasps will help to kill the developing embryos of the host insects inside the eggs that in turn will reduce the outbreak of larvae\/ caterpillars that are responsible for causing damage to field crops, greenhouse vegetables and ornamentals, and fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e wasps are generally shipped as pupae ready to emerge as adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese pupae are generally glued to perforated cards, which are easy to hang on the plants or place evenly in the gardens, fields, greenhouses or orchards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease these wasp pupae in the evening or early in the morning in the fields, gardens, greenhouses and orchards that are infested with lepidopterous insects including butterflies and moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor even distribution of the cards, cut them along the perforated lines into smaller squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso, make sure that cards are not exposed to sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are not ready to place these cards in the targeted area, store them in a shady place to avoid their direct exposure to sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Why you need them\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey can reduce the crop damage by feeding on the eggs of lepidopterous insects so there are no larvae of these insects left in the field to cause damage to crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey are able to actively search for their host, the different species of lepidopterous insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey can reproduce and continue their life cycle in the garden after first application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey are commercially available and easy to release in the greenhouses or fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Why they are safer than traditional pesticides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey do not damage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not cause any harm to the personnel involved in their production and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efood products are safe to handle and eat when they are treated with egg parasitic wasps, \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\/minutum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethey do not harm humans, animals and pollute the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expander\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Research Papers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorghuis, A., Pinto, J.D., Platner, G.R. and Stouthamer, R. 2004. Partial cytochrome oxidase II sequences distinguish the sibling species \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e Riley and \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e Nagarkatti. Biological Control 30: 90-94.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMansfield, S. and Mills, N.J. 2004. A comparison of methodologies for the assessment of host preference of the gregarious egg parasitoid \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e. Biological Control 29: 332-340.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNagarkatti, S., Tobin, P.C., Saunders, M.C. and Muza, A.J. 2013. Release of native \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e to control grape berry moth. Canadian Entomologist 135: 589-598.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNevarez, G.G. and Rivero, S.H.T. 2013. Efficacy of \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) for the biological control of \u003cem\u003eAcrobasis nuxvorella\u003c\/em\u003e (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and \u003cem\u003eCydia caryana\u003c\/em\u003e (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Southwestern Entomologist 38: 523-530.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNisani, Z. and Honda, J.Y. 2010. Does the polyphagous egg parasitoid \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma platneri\u003c\/em\u003e Nagarkatti (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) display behavioral plasticity when parasitizing different hosts? Journal of Insect Behavior 23: 81-89.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuayle, D., Regniere, J., Cappuccino, N. and Dupont, A. 2013. Forest composition, host-population density, and parasitism of spruce budworm \u003cem\u003eChoristoneura fumiferana\u003c\/em\u003e eggs by \u003cem\u003eTrichogramma minutum\u003c\/em\u003e. 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