Mirical

Scientific name:
Macrolophus pygmaeus
Common name:
Predatory bug
Product category:
Natural enemy
Use for:
Use for: Whiteflies Tuta absoluta
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  • Generalist predator with a preference for whitefly

  • Also has an effect on Tuta absoluta

  • Especially for use in tomatoes
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  • Generalist predator with a preference for whitefly

  • Also has an effect on Tuta absoluta

  • Especially for use in tomatoes

Get in touch with us Find a Koppert dealer
Use for

Use for

Pests

Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum), Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), eggs and caterpillars of tomato leaf miner moth (Tuta absoluta) and other moths. Also feeds on two spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urticae), aphids and leaf miner larvae (Liriomyza spp.).

Crops

Especially tomato (can cause damage to other plants).

How it works

How it works

Mode of action

Adult predatory bugs and nymphs actively search for their prey and suck them out. The skin is left behind in its original form.

Visual effect

Macrolophus pygmaeus sucks out the body contents of its prey leaving only the empty skin.

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Product specifications

Product specifications

Pack size 500 adults and nymphs.
Presentation Cardboard tray containing 10 corrugated cardboard strips, each strip holds approximately 50 Macrolophus pygmaeus or 100 ml bottle.
Carrier Millet husks (tray) or wood chips and buckwheat hulls (bottle).
Directions for use

Directions for use

Dosage

The dosage of Mirical depends on climate, crop and expected pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-5 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated after 2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation.

Environmental conditions

Optimal temperatures for Mirical are above 20°C/68°F, lower temperatures slow down the development of Macrolophus pygmaeus significantly.

Combined use

Should be used in combination with whitefly parasitoids.

Side effects

Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions. Find out which pesticides have side effects on this product.

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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, bottle horizontally.

"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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