Aphid parasitoid wasp for potato aphid
Potato aphid is the first species Koppert lists for this wasp, and the reason to buy it rather than the cheaper Aphidius colemani, which stings potato aphid but cannot develop in it. Release weekly through the period an infestation is expected, keep the carrier dry and undisturbed, and look for leathery golden-brown mummies 10–14 days after the first release. Arbico advises at least three weekly releases. Where colonies are already established, Buglogical suggests adding a predator, and Biobest recommends combining it with the gall midge.
Before you order
For the large aphids — potato and foxglove aphid — that Aphidius colemani cannot control. How it works, how to tell it has established and the supplier list are on the full Aphidius ervi profile.
How many do I need?
Area and infestation level in; quantity, cost and a weekly schedule out. Open the calculator →
Other controls for potato aphid
- Aphidoletes aphidimyzaPredatory midge · 1–10 /m² per release, weekly
- HoverfliesWild predator (larvae) · wild, attract it
- Aphelinus abdominalisParasitoid wasp · 0.25–4 /m² per release, repeated