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Episyrphus balteatus

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Voracious predator of all aphid species

Effective at low temperatures  (5 - 25 ºC)

Migratory specie from Europe, Africa and Asia.

It can contribute to crop pollination

Excellent fliers. Distribution in large areas

Formats

Interior caja pupas de Episyrphus baltea

Open the side tab and hang the box on the crop using the hook.

Do not distribute the content, it is enough with a single release point per box.


Avoid direct sunlight, rain, and the presence of ants.

Pupae box

125 pupae

Substrate: Rice husk

Application

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Larvas Episyrphus balteatus en vermiculita. Bote larvas Baltecombat

Flip and shake to homogenize the content.

Open the lid and distribute the content over the aphid colonies and to a lesser extent, on their perimeter, to avoid the dispersion of aphids.

For severe aphids infestations, it is recommended to previously treat with respectful products and apply after the safety period.

Larvae bottle

500 and 1,000 larvae

Substrate: Vermiculite

Application

Bote Larvas Baltecombat Episyrphus balteatus

Mode of action

Egg

The beginning of the cycle

The females place the eggs in the aphid colonies. The number of eggs depends on the density of the aphid spot.

A female of E. balteatus lays about 4.000 eggs during her lifetime.

After 2 days of development, the eggs hatch larvae that will immediately prey aphid.

Huevos Episyrphus balteatus en foto de aphis gossypii

Dosage

The release doses vary depending on multiple factors such as the type of crop, duration and location, season, combination with other auxiliaries or phytosanitary products, etc.


It is recommended to preventively establish an initial adult population to cope with the entry of the aphid. Subsequent doses will be assessed according to pest pressure.

Preservation

  • Transport and storage at 8 - 10 ° C

  • Use a maximum of 24 hours after receipt.

  • Avoid direct exposure to the sun and water.

  • Ants can affect the effectiveness of the product.

  • Respect the safety term of other treatments before use.

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Aplicación de insectos y sírfido Sphaerophoria rueppellii antes de 24 horas desde la recepción del pedido
Icono Evitar Exposicion al sol directo y la lluvia para evitar pérdidas de calidad de sphaerophoria rueppellii
Icono Pesticidas, fitosanitarios, tratamientos químicos dañinos para pupas y larvas de Sphaerophoria rueppellii
Icono evitar las hormigas con Sphaerophoria rueppellii

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