{"product_id":"aphidius-colemani-parasitic-wasps","title":"Aphidius colemani Parasitic Wasps (Colemani)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShipping Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/BENEFICIAL_INSECT_SHIPPING_DEADLINES_101625.pdf?v=1760930554\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping deadlines (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe cannot ship live insects to PO Box addresses.  All orders placed to a PO Box instead of a physical address will be delayed until an address is provided.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f1f8e9; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #1b5e20; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey things we want you to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 40 aphid species, including melon\/cotton, green peach, tobacco and cannabis aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use preventatively or when aphids are first observed. Pair with aphid predators for outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most active at 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F). Adults are inactive below 15°C (59°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temperature. Do not refrigerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reared to order, so allow 1 to 2 weeks. Ships overnight, and live insects cannot be returned or refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAphid Predator (Aphidius colemani)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani\u003c\/em\u003e is a parasitic wasp. This polyphagous parasitoid attacks over 40 species of aphids. Ideally to be used preventatively when aphids are first observed in a crop.  It may be used in conjunction with aphid predators to target aphid outbreaks in greenhouses, nurseries, interiorscapes and open field crops.  Also effective with grass banker plant systems.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget pests include: melon\/cotton aphid (aphis gossypii), green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), tobacco aphid (Myzus nicotianae) and cannabis aphid (Phorodon cannabis). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adults are small slender wasps with black, brown and yellow coloration, brown legs and long antennae. \u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani’s\u003c\/em\u003e size depends on the size of the parasitized aphid, but is usually about 2 mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAphidius colemani’s\u003c\/em\u003e activity is optimal between temperatures of 20-30°C. Below 15°C, the adult is inactive. An adult female parasitoid may perform several hundred oviposition attempts during its lifespan, out of which up to 200 eggs will be laid successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioAphidius takes the form of mummies containing the parasitoid's pupa.  Thus the product reaches its destination everywhere in the world while it is \"fresh\" with negligible mortality in shipping and with enhanced performance.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commercial package contains 100\/200\/500 or 1,000 mummified aphids mixed in fine sawdust.  At least 50% of the emerging adult are females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnts may interfere with parasitic wasps, if present, treat the area before applying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not sprinkle the mummies actively from the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistribute by opening the bottle, allowing wasps to fly out in search of aphids. The bottle may also be emptied into D-boxes and hung in the plant canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the product at room temperature (not refrigerated!) until the emergence has started. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not expose to direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioAphidius introduction rates are determined according to the nature of the crop and the rate of aphid infestation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook out for golden brown mummies 1-2 weeks after release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders can take 1 - 2 weeks to arrive to you.  Beneficial Insects are reared to order. You can refer to our order and shipping deadlines to get a better idea of when your order will be ready \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/BENEFICIAL_INSECT_SHIPPING_DEADLINES.pdf?v=1660583321\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to call or email us before placing your order if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll beneficial insects are shipped via an overnight carrier once the order is ready to leave the insectary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioAphidius is shipped in temperature controlled boxes which must be kept intact until reaching the end-user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRefunds And Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that once you have made your purchase, we are unable to accept returns or process refunds for beneficial insects.  The specific quantity and insect state you order are specially reared at the insectary so as to handle your particular pest pressure and arrive viable and ready to get to work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the product at room temperature (not refrigerated!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"281\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LFba160thWM?feature=oembed\" title=\"Aphidius colemani parasitic wasps video\" width=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to speak to an expert to produce a tailor-made IPM program to meet your individual needs, please email us at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eorders@kisorganics.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or call us at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(425) 558-0990\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIS Organics","offers":[{"title":"500 - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":44078507163879,"sku":"BIOBEE-APHID-500","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":44078507196647,"sku":"BIOBEE-APHID-1000","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 (pupae) - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":44078507229415,"sku":"BIOBEE-APHID-PUPAE","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/products\/ScreenShot2022-07-21at8.47.06PM.png?v=1658461803","url":"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/products\/aphidius-colemani-parasitic-wasps","provider":"KiS Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}