Parasitic Wasps
Parasitic wasps are tiny, non-stinging wasps that lay their eggs in or on pest insects. As the wasp larvae develop, they consume the host pest, providing effective natural control of many garden pests, particularly caterpillars and aphids.
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Common Uses
- Caterpillar control
- Aphid management
- Whitefly control
- Scale insect control
- Beetle control
- Long-term prevention
Application Methods
- Release in morning
- Provide nectar sources
- Create habitat
- Avoid pesticides
- Regular monitoring
- Sequential releases
Safety Precautions
- Temperature sensitivity
- Pesticide compatibility
- Release timing
- Storage conditions
- Habitat requirements
- Population establishment
Best Practices
- Plant flowering herbs
- Maintain diversity
- Provide shelter
- Avoid pesticides
- Monitor effectiveness
- Support population