{"product_id":"aphytis-melinus","title":"Aphytis melinus - Scale Control","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: large;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" color=\"red\" data-mce-style=\"color: red;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIVE DELIVERY GUARANTEED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: large;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0077b3;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0077b3;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" color=\"red\" style=\"color: red;\" data-mce-style=\"color: red;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eTARGET PESTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe California red scale (Aonidiella auranti), a pest commonly found on citrus, roses, and ornamental plants. Another scale insect is the ivy or oleander scale (Aspidiotus nerii), which infests a variety of hosts such as cycads and palms. The San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus), walnut scale (Q. juglanregiae), and Dyctyospermum scale (Chrysomphalus dictyospermi) also affect a wide range of plants as their hosts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eABOUT APHYTIS MELINUS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAphytis melinus is a small, light yellow parasitic wasp measuring around 1mm in size. This wasp targets various types of armored scale insects. It lays its eggs beneath the protective waxy coverings created by the scales. The larvae of the parasite develop under these scale coverings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor effective control, female Aphytis melinus should be introduced during their second and third developmental stages, while they are still virgin females. On the other hand, male Aphytis melinus should be introduced during the second developmental stage and pre-pupae stage. These stages are crucial because the scales are not yet firmly attached to the host plant, allowing the parasites to access them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn some cases, adult Aphytis melinus can also kill the scales by feeding on them. Once the scales are parasitized, they appear dried out and may exhibit dark spots when examined closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eRELEASE RATES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLIGHT INFESTATION: \u003cbr\u003e1-3 wasps per sq. ft., monthly as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEAVY INFESTATION: \u003cbr\u003e3-6 wasps per sq. ft., bi-weekly as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease wasps as soon as possible between plants in the morning or evening in mild\/cool temperatures and low light levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's important to note that these release rates serve as general guidelines and may vary based on the specific pest species, the crop or plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the subsequent effectiveness of the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIFESPAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt 80°F, Aphytis takes 13-18 days to develop from egg to adult. Adult lifespan is up to 25 days depending on environmental conditions and availability of resources. Females deposit 6-8 eggs per day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's important to note that these time-frames are approximate and can be influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and the availability of prey. Monitoring the development and activity of beneficial insect populations, along with environmental conditions, can help determine the progress and effectiveness of their role in pest control efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"TipTop Agriculture","offers":[{"title":"5k Adults per Tub","offer_id":42438060507215,"sku":null,"price":16.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10k Adults per Tub","offer_id":40734771806287,"sku":"","price":29.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1972\/9204\/files\/TT_AphytisMelinus_ProductShot.jpg?v=1693950551","url":"https:\/\/tiptopag.myshopify.com\/products\/aphytis-melinus","provider":"TipTopAg","version":"1.0","type":"link"}