Ercal

Scientific name:
Eretmocerus eremicus
Common name:
Parasitic wasp
Product category:
Natural enemy
Use for:
Use for: Whiteflies
  • For the control of greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly

  • Effective at higher temperature range than Encarsia formosa

  • Can be used preventively or at first signs of pest presence

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  • For the control of greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly

  • Effective at higher temperature range than Encarsia formosa

  • Can be used preventively or at first signs of pest presence

Use for

Use for

Pests

Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum); Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci).

How it works

How it works

Mode of action

Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the second and third larval stage of the whitefly. Additionally, host feeding also occurs.

Visual effect

Parasitized whitefly pupae turn yellow, the adult parasitic wasp can be seen clearly within the parasitized whitefly pupae shortly before it emerges.

Product specifications

Product specifications

Pack size 3,000; 15,000 pupae.
Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae.
Carrier None.
Directions for use

Directions for use

Application

  • Open package carefully inside the greenhouse
  • Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole
  • Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling
  • Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head
  • Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight
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Dosage

The dosage of Ercal depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation.

Environmental conditions

For optimal efficacy the 24 hour average greenhouse temperature needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F.

Combined use

Ercal is best to be used in combination with generalist predatory mites (Amblyseius andersoni, Amblyseius swirskii, Neoseiulus cucumeris or Amblydromalus limonicus) or, in tomato, with predatory mirid bugs (Macrolophus pygmaeus or Nesidiocoris tenuis).

Side effects

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Product handling

Product handling

Storage time after receipt

1-2 days.

Storage temperature

8-10°C/47-50°F.

Storage conditions

In the dark.

"The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions."

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