ORNAcontrol to control aphids in the ornamental cultivations

Parasitic wasps mix

ORNAcontrol provides excellent control of aphids. ORNAcontrol contains a mix of parasitic wasps. The mix consists of: Aphidius colemani, Aphidius ervi, Aphidius matricariae, Aphelinus abdominalis, Ephedrus cerasicola en Praon volucre. The parasitic wasp mix is specifically aimed on ornamental plants.

• Aphidius colemani: mainly parasitizes the smaller aphids, such as: Black bean aphid (Aphis fabae), greenfly aphid (Aphis gossypii), violet aphid (Myzus ornatus) and the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae).
• Aphidius ervi: specializes in parasitizing the larger aphids such as: crescent-marked lily aphid (Aulacorthum circumflexum), foxglove aphid (Aulacorthum solani), potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae), yellow rose aphid (Rhodobium porosum) rose aphid (Macrosiphum rosea).
• Aphidiuus matricariae: parasitizes similar to Aphidius colemani on the: black bean aphid (Aphis fabae), greenfly aphid (Aphis gossypii), violet aphid (Myzus ornatus) and the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae). Compared to the Aphidius colemani is the Aphidius matricariae quicker.
• Aphelinus abdominalis: is just like the aphidius ervi specialized in the parasitizing of: crescent-marked lily aphid. (Aulacorthum circumflexum), foxglove aphid (Aulacorthum solani), Potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae), yellow rose aphid (Rhodobium porosum) And the rose aphid (Macrosiphum rosea).
• Ephedrus cerasicola: parasites mainly the : crescent-marked lily aphid (Aulacorthum circumflexum), foxglove aphid (Aulacorthum solani) and the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae). 
• Praon volucre: parasitizes: crescent-marked lily aphid (Aulacorthum circumflexum), rose aphid (Macrosiphum rosea), potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) green peac aphid(Myzus persicae) and the foxglove aphid (Aulacorthum solani).

The adult parasitic wasps will hatch and parasitize aphids by inserting an egg. The parasitic wasps finds aphids in the crop even before the lice can be seen, so these parasitic wasps are very suitable for preventive use. Note that the parasitic wasps leave empty mummies in the crop. This can be at the expense of decorative value. For the vegetable crops this is not important. It is recommended to regularly repeat treatment with parasitic wasps in the greenhouse.

Product characteristics

• Preventive use in ornamental plants. 
• Quick and easy application
• Integrated food source ensures a longer life time for the parasitic wasps 
• Dosage per 200m2.
• Introduce every two weeks

Packaging
ORNAcontrol is provided in tubes containing an integrated food source. The integrated food source ensures a longer life span of parasitic wasps. The tubes are ready and easy to use and help to save labor.

ORNAcontrol tube contains 240 mummies, with an expiry date on the packaging.

In addition to the parasitic wasps, there is an introduction system available in which the tubes can be placed fast and easy. In addition. The introduction system provides protection of the mummies against antlers (which cannot cross the nylon wire), direct sunlight and splash water (condensation, sprinklers).

User instructions
Preferably use the introduction system in order to protect the tubes.

If the corresponding introduction system is not used: place the tube in a sun sheltered and dry place. The dose per tube is intended for 200 m2. Leave the tube in the crop for at least four weeks.

Receipt and storage
Upon receipt, check the product for abnormalities and report any complaints or comments within 24 hours. Preferably use the product immediately. If storage is required, the product should be stored horizontally and in a dark place at a temperature of 8-10°C for a maximum of 24 hours. If the product is stored longer and/or under different conditions Royal Brinkman is not liable for any loss of quality.

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