Encarsia formosa are parasitic wasps that lay eggs directly into the larvae of the whitefly. The parasite egg hatches inside the whitefly larvae and consumes the larvae from within. The parasite pupates inside the larvae and emerges as an adult wasp ready to lay eggs.

Application: Open package carefully in the garden. Bend strips and tear off; start tearing opposite hang-up hole. Suspend the cards two feet from the top of the crop and avoid placing cards directly under the light bulb. Try and place the cards in a shaded area, especially if HID bulbs are being used. Be careful not to touch the pupae as they can easily be damaged. Tiny parasitic wasps (they will not sting humans) will emerge from the pupae and will begin laying eggs in other pest eggs.

Pupae available per Card: 1,500 on 10 strips, 3,000 on 10 strips, 7,500 on 50 strips, and 15,000 on 50 strips (5 cards per strip)


Coverage:
10 Strips (1,500): up to 1,000 square feet
10 Strips (7,500): 1,000 - 7,500 square feet
50 Strips: 15,000 square feet


Shipping Notice: Price includes Next Day or Second Day Air shipping! Beneficial insects are shipped on Mondays and Thursdays only (holidays excluded) and MUST be shipped via Next Day or Second Day Air to insure their survival.