Aphid Predators - Free Shipping

Aphid Predators (Aphidoletes aphidimyza) ship as 1,000 small pupae mixed with vermiculite that soon hatch out into adult parasitic gall-midges. The adults seek out the aphids and lay eggs near the colony. After about 2 - 3 days the eggs hatch into tiny, bright-orange larvae which immediately begin feeding on aphids and are attracted by the smell of honeydew. Best applied when aphids are present, the adults are 2.5 mm long, fragile, with long legs. The eggs are tiny and oblong and a shiny, orange-red color. The larvae can be up to 3 mm long, orange, and are found in the aphid colonies. The pupae are found in the soil. Release 2 - 5 pupae per 10 sq. ft. of infested area. Especially effective in greenhouses. Repeat weekly for a minimum of three weeks.

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