{"product_id":"encarsia-formosa-parasitic-wasps","title":"Encarsia formosa Parasitic Wasps (Encarsia)","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\u003ePlease note we 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 Greenhouse whitefly, with limited control of sweet potato whitefly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Mummies\" in bottles of 5,000, or cardboard strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply within 24 hours of receipt, at 68 to 86°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parasitized whitefly pupae turn black in about 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep at 46 to 50°F until release.\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\u003eParasitic Wasp (Encarsia formosa)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEncarsia formosa\u003c\/em\u003e is a parasitic wasp of the \u003cem\u003eAphelinidae\u003c\/em\u003e family. \u003cem\u003eE. formosa\u003c\/em\u003e can utilize at least 15 species of whitefly as hosts but the principal target is the greenhouse whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vapararaiorum\u003c\/em\u003e).  It provides a solution for greenhouse whitefly control and also limited control of sweet potato whitefly (\u003cem\u003eBesisia tabaci\u003c\/em\u003e) in greenhouse and nurseries on crops including, strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes and ornamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tiny wasps are shipped as ‘mummies’. and the emerging wasps search for immature whiteflies to parasitize. The tiny females are black with a yellow abdomen and opalescent wings while the males (although rare) are completely black in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParasitized greenhouse whitefly pupae turn black in about 10 days and are easily distinguished from non-parasitized hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioEncarsia is available in two forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottles of 5,000 mummies in a sawdust medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard strips with mummified whitefly eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD-boxes can be used to apply BioEncarsia throughout the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply BioEncarsia within 24 hours of receipt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioEncarsia should only be applied when temperatures range between 68-86°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo Apply From A Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the D-box to distribute the “mummies” throughout the crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang the D-box about 4 leaves below the top of the plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the D-box is not in direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo Apply As Strips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend and tear off the strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang the cards among the crop about 4 leaves below the top of the plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the strips are not in direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested application:\u003c\/strong\u003e (remove yellow sticky traps prior to release) Use prophylactically at 500-1000 per 15,000sq ft.  Low pressure used 1 aduly per 50-100 plants or 1,000-2,000 per 5,000-10,000 sq ft. High pressure at 3,000 per 3,500 sq ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the frequency and amount BioEncarsia to be released is determined by the type of crop, environmental conditions, level of infestation and damage incurred by the pest.\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\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 in a cool location 46°F - 50°F until release. Should be released within 24 hours of receipt.\u003c\/p\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 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorders@kisorganics.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or call us at \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(425) 558-0990\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIS Organics","offers":[{"title":"5000 - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":44077815464167,"sku":"BIOBEE-WASP-5K","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15000 - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":44077815496935,"sku":"BIOBEE-WASP-15K","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15000 Mixed - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":44077815529703,"sku":"BIOBEE-WASP-MIXED","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/products\/ScreenShot2022-07-21at7.52.21PM.png?v=1658458496","url":"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/products\/encarsia-formosa-parasitic-wasps","provider":"KiS Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}