Apheline - Vial - 250 Individuals

The APHELINE - Vial - 250 Individuals is a parasitic biological control product that contains Aphelinus abdominalis and is specifically designed to control a wide range of aphid populations. Each vial optimized for precision release contains 250 live individuals that are ready to be used in greenhouse crops, nursery ornamentals, and indoor cultivation environments.

Aphelinus abdominalis is especially effective in the parasitic control of larger-bodied aphids such as Macrosiphum euphorigia (potato aphid), Aulacorthum solani (glasshouse potato aphid), and Myzus persicae (green peach aphid). This species is capable of efficiently and naturally controlling pest populations without the use of synthetic chemicals by heavily parasitizing host aphids and reducing their populations through direct parasitism and host feeding.

Mode of Action

How Aphelinus abdominalis Controls Aphids

Aphelinus abdominalis is a solitary endoparasitoid, which means she only uses one host for each brood. She lays her eggs on aphid hosts and her larva develops by consuming the tissues of the aphid. Eventually the host dies and mummifies. In addition to parasitism, the females also kill aphids through host feeding by puncturing and feeding on the aphids without laying eggs.

• Heavy parasitism of medium and large aphid species.
• Performs best in shaded, cooler parts of the greenhouse.
• Can perform host feeding in areas where no egg-laying possibilities exist.
• Mummies store future parasitic wasps that were set to emerge later.

This dual-action strategy makes it possible to quickly and permanently suppress the aphid population.

Application Areas

Ideal Crops and Conditions

• The APHELINE - Vial - 250 Individuals is best suited for:
• Tomato, pepper and eggplant crops in greenhouses.
• Rose and chrysanthemum ornamental crops.
• Other indoor aphid-infested leafy vegetables and herbs.
• Conditions with moderate temperature and high humidity (64°F–77°F)

Target Aphid Species

• Macrosiphum euphorbiae (potato aphid)
• Aulacorthum solani (glasshouse potato aphid)
• Myzus persicae (green peach aphid)
• Nasonovia ribisnigri (lettuce aphid)

It is especially useful in mixed infestations of aphids and other pests, where conventional solutions tend to struggle.

Application Instructions

How to Achieve Optimal Results

• Carefully open the vial in the am or pm to prevent direct sunlight exposure
• Distribute wasps evenly over the plants that are infested or around major aphid concentrations
• Post-vial release, leave the vial within the crop vicinity to enable wasps that are still in the container to emerge.
• Best Practices for Deployment.
• Prior to or during the time of release of parasitoids, do not apply chemical pesticides.
• Post-Introduction, low to moderate humidity needs to be maintained, and there should be no overhead irrigation.
• For highly infested crops, repeat release every week, but for crops with moderate level of infestation, biweekly release may be more suitable.
• Cross-compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols and minimally disruptive to most beneficial insect populations.
• Safe and Environmentally Sound

As a Residue-Free Solution

• APHELINE - Vial - 250 Individuals offers pest management that is:
• No chemicals are used, which make it safe for pollinators.
• Non pesticides are harmful to people, animals, and other beneficial life forms.
• No parts of organic production and the certification processes are hindered.
• No long-term pest resistance and biodiversity conservation is enabled or hindered.
• This is best for sustainablly sensitive location, serving as an alternative to highly environment-sensitive areas.
• Efficiency and Scalability Right-Sized for Flexible Management This vial format offers
• Convenient release size for small and medium infestation areas.
• Ideal for rotations for zones targeted based releases.
• Low wastes with high efficient parasitism rates.
• This is a cost-effective entry point into biological pest control.

In light infestations, use as a stand-alone treatment, or, combine with other aphid parasitoids or predators used for broader control.

Final Words

The APHELINS VIAL 250 INDIVIDUALS is a thoughtfully designed biocontrol product for the pernicious aphids in controlled environments. This product is designed to ensure rapid population decline of aphids by parasitism and host feeding. Having no chemical residue and full compatibility with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs makes it one of the most vital for growing seasons focusing on chemical free and elderly balance crop mentally in controlled environment agriculture.