{"product_id":"growershouse-aphidius-matricariae-control-aphid","title":"Aphidius matricariae – Beneficial Parasitic Wasps for Aphid Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBiological Control for Green Peach and Tobacco Aphids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphidius matricariae\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beneficial parasitic wasp used to manage aphids in greenhouses, indoor growing spaces, and gardens. It is especially useful against \u003cstrong\u003egreen peach aphids and tobacco aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an option for growers building an integrated pest management (IPM) program around these pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale wasps lay eggs inside suitable aphids. The developing larvae feed within their hosts, eventually killing them and leaving golden-brown aphid “mummies.” New adult wasps emerge through round exit holes and search for more aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Introduce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse preventatively or at the first sign of aphids, while colonies are still small. These wasps can locate colonies at low pest densities. Established infestations may require additional compatible beneficial insects as part of a broader control program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelease and Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the instructions supplied with your product for release quantities and frequency based on the crop, aphid species, and pest pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the container near the affected plants to allow emerged adults to disperse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribute the remaining material onto horizontal leaves or into release boxes placed in the crop. Do not place aphid mummies directly on soil or growing media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the release material dry and undisturbed for several days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor for golden-brown aphid mummies, round emergence holes, and declining aphid populations to assess progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBW-AMAT5:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBW-AMAT5K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,000 count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"174\" width=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Aphidius-Matricariae_a6fa249f-e308-4d1f-9c93-1725f6cc2a44_480x480.jpg?v=1689198424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J2nhwHIcvq0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Growers House Auto","offers":[{"title":"30ml vial - 500 mummies\/adults - sawdust","offer_id":47213353337009,"sku":"AMAT5","price":44.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml bottle - 5K mummies\/adults - sawdust","offer_id":47213353402545,"sku":"AMAT5K","price":401.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9487\/2241\/files\/Growers-House-Auto-4_c40b0df7-1232-4002-85b4-9ef99d3ed6ca.png?v=1776371998","url":"https:\/\/monstergardens.com\/products\/growershouse-aphidius-matricariae-control-aphid","provider":"Monster Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}