{"product_id":"aphidius-ervi-aphid-parasitoid-wasp-ervipar","title":"Aphidius ervi — Aphid Parasitoid Wasp","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 204, 186);\"\u003e ERVIPAR — \u003cem\u003eAphidius ervi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAphidius ervi\u003c\/em\u003e is a parasitic wasp used for the biological control of large-bodied aphids, including the potato, glasshouse\/foxglove and tobacco aphid. Adult females lay their eggs inside living aphids; the developing wasp consumes the host from within and turns it into a leathery brown mummy, from which the next generation emerges to continue the cycle. It can be introduced preventively or at the first sign of an outbreak in greenhouse vegetables, ornamentals and indoor or interior plantings, and integrates readily into IPM programmes alongside other aphid natural enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSupplied as parasitized aphid mummies in a buckwheat-hull carrier, in three pack sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErvipar 250\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 mummies in a 100 ml bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErvipar 500\u003c\/strong\u003e — 500 mummies in a 100 ml bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErvipar Bulk 5000\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5,000 mummies in a 0.9 litre cardboard cylinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 204, 186);\"\u003eTarget Pests\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eControls large-bodied aphids, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is best matched to large aphids in the \u003cem\u003eMacrosiphum\u003c\/em\u003e group rather than small-bodied species.and is especially effective against three species:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePotato aphid (\u003cem\u003eMacrosiphum euphorbiae\u003c\/em\u003e) — a primary target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGlasshouse potato aphid, also called foxglove aphid (\u003cem\u003eAulacorthum solani\u003c\/em\u003e) — a primary target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTobacco aphid (\u003cem\u003eMyzus persicae\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003enicotianae\u003c\/em\u003e) — also parasitized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 204, 186);\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMethod\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread the mummies evenly through the crop on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Diboxes). Keep the material dry and do not move it from its point of introduction for at least a few days, so that the adults can emerge and disperse on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTiming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntroduce soon after planting for preventive control, or at the first sign of aphids. The product begins working immediately on release, though parasitism is not visible at first — the first mummies typically appear in the crop about 10–14 days after the initial introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca id=\"c23985\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrequency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRepeat releases weekly throughout the period when aphids are expected. Ongoing weekly or bi-weekly introductions help maintain an active wasp population in the crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApply 0.25–2 mummies per m² per release. The right rate within this range depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should be adjusted to the situation: lighter introductions are appropriate where pressure is low and the aim is preventive, while heavier introductions suit higher aphid densities. Begin soon after planting and repeat weekly throughout the period when aphids are expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEnvironmental Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMost effective between 20 and 25 °C (68–77 °F). Effectiveness declines as temperatures rise, and the wasp is ineffective above 30 °C (86 °F). No specific humidity or light thresholds are published for in-crop performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProduct Handling \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIntroduce the product as soon as possible after receipt — ideally the same day. If it must be held, store it for no more than 1–2 days, in the dark, at 8–10 °C (47–50 °F). The product travels in insulated packaging with cooling packs to protect the mummies in transit; little or no visible movement on arrival is normal, as the mummies may not yet have hatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 204, 186);\"\u003eWhat to Expect Upon Arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis product arrives as aphid mummies in carrier material, not as visible flying adult wasps. Adult Aphidius ervi emerge from the mummies after placement. Keep the material dry at the release site and allow time for new mummies to appear in the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe import most biological controls fresh to help ensure customers receive active, viable beneficial insects, mites, and nematodes. Because these are living products with limited shelf lives, we do not keep most biologicals in stock in-house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease \u003cstrong\u003einspect your package and product immediately upon arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e, before release. If you have any concerns about condition or viability, contact us before releasing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:admin@optimizeorganics.ca\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadmin@optimizeorganics.ca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your order number and clear photos of the package and product. Once beneficials have been released, it becomes much more difficult for us to assess their condition on arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological pest control is \u003cstrong\u003erarely a one-and-done release\u003c\/strong\u003e. In most active pest situations, sequential releases are needed to build and maintain beneficial populations while pest eggs continue to hatch and existing pest pressure is reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid spraying pesticides, oils, soaps, or other residues immediately before or after release unless compatibility has been confirmed, as these may harm beneficials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e*ORDERS FOR BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROLS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003eWEDNESDAYS AT 11:30 AM PST\u003c\/span\u003e TO BE SHIPPED THE FOLLOWING WEEK*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koppert","offers":[{"title":"250","offer_id":39431041155256,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":39431041188024,"sku":"","price":109.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000","offer_id":39431041220792,"sku":"","price":829.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/1022\/5979\/files\/Ervipar-APHIDIUS-ERVI-5000.webp?v=1737757664","url":"https:\/\/www.optimizeorganics.ca\/products\/aphidius-ervi-aphid-parasitoid-wasp-ervipar","provider":"Optimize Organics Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}