Aphid Killer Wasp, Aphelinus abdominalis for Aphid Control Nematodes Hymenoptera: Apidae) to pear orchards

Hymenoptera: Apidae) to pear orchards increases seed number per fruit

Biocontrol Science and Technology 13: 275-284

Because of recycling capacity of Aphytis melinus wasps

infective juveniles release their symbiotic bacteria Xenorhabdus spp

Aphid Killer Wasp, Aphelinus abdominalis for Aphid Control Nematodes Hymenoptera: Apidae) to pear orchardsAphid killer wasps, Aphelinus abdominalis are tiny parasitic wasps that have been used as an excellent biological control agent in controlling various species of aphids that cause a serious damage to many economically important crops grown in the greenhouses, fields, organic vegetable gardens and orchards. These small parasitic wasps are naturally found in North America and also commercially available. Facts (show all) Aphid killer wasps, Aphelinus