A reliable opponent of mealybugs

What is Anagyrus-System?

• The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri against several mealybug species
• A common biological control agent of
• Planococcus species such as the citrus mealybug P. citri
• Pseudococcus species such as the long-tailed mealybug Pseudococcus longispinus or the obscure mealybug Pseudococcus viburni

What are the benefits of Anagyrus-System?

• Parasitizes adults as well as nymphs
• Active at temperatures from 14°C /57°F up to 34°C/93 °F
• Effective at low infestation levels thanks to its high search capacity

How does biological control with Anagyrus-System work?

• Females find the host with their antennae
• They inject an egg into the host
• Parasitized mealybugs immediately stop eating and become yellowish-brown mummies
• New adults emerge through a hole at the back of the mummy
• One female wasp parasitizes up to 15 hosts a day

In which crops can you introduce Anagyrus-System?

• Vegetable crops such as sweet pepper
• Ornamentals such as cut flowers and potted plants
• Fruits crops such as citrus orchards and table grapes