Encarsia parasitic wasp for natural whitefly control.

Description

Encarsia formosa is a tiny parasite wasp that lays its eggs in 2 week old whitefly scale. Females lay an average of 200 eggs during their lifetime. Always identify the whitefly species to determine if Encarsia will be effective. 

• Targets greenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and sweet potato whitefly
• Not harmful to people, pets or wildlife
• Use in combination with Delphastus which avoids feeding on parasitized whitefly
• Best used preventatively
• Monitor the lower leaves and look for parasitized whitefly which turn black 
• When 90% of scale have turned black, reduce rate
• Bulk discounts are available for large orders
• Shipped fresh and quality guaranteed

Rates and release information

Release .1 to 1/sq. ft. weekly every 1-2 weeks at least 5 times

• Encarsia pupae are sold glued onto cards or as loose scales
• Hang the cards from the lower leaves in the shade
• Encarsia tend to fly upward
• Avoid wetting cards while watering
• Place in hanging baskets and in plants on benches
• Avoid touching the delicate pupae on the cards 

For Your Files : Encarsia/Eretmocerus Tech Sheet

Order deadline: Orders must be received by noon on Friday PT for shipment the following week. Questions? Call us at (360) 656-6680. See order deadlines & shipping and release instructions for details.