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Are trichogramma wasps effective against mealybugs?

Created by Maureen on October 31, 2014 at 2:23 pm

Is the trichogramma wasp effective against mealybugs?

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November 1, 2014 at 9:58 am #154598

Eric Vinje
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It is not. Trichogramma wasps parasitize the eggs of moths and butterflies that are leaf eaters in their caterpillar (larval) stage. I’ve included a link to our Mealybug Control page.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/mealybug-control/

Hope it helps!
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