BioDelphastus (Delphastus catalinae) is a predatory beetle for the control of cotton whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum). Adult D. catalinae black beetles with yellow legs while their larvae are elongated with legs, cream-colored and covered with short fine hairs. The pupae are yellow and spherical. The coloration of the head distinguishes males (orange head) from females (black head). BioDelphastus requires sufficient feed (whitefly eggs) in order to reproduce.
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Target Pests
Product
BioDelphastus is packaged in bottles containing 1,000 adult predatory beetles mixed in a medium.
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Application
- BioDelphastus is shipped in insulated, chilled boxes. Packaging must be kept intact until placed in the field.
- Keep in a cool location until release.
- Rotate gently before use.
- Distribute by hanging the D-box containers with BioDelphastus on the canopy of the plant or apply on the leaves.
- Apply in early morning or in the evening.
- Do not expose the bottles to direct sunlight.
Before combining BioDelphastus with any chemical pesticide in the crop, please consult your BioBee technical field representative.
Storage
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Storage temperature
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Do not store in sunlight
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Roll back & forth before use
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Apply early morning or late afternoon
Disclaimer
BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. produces and markets biological products. Production is carried out using innovative techniques under controlled quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001:2015, as well as IOBC’s international standards for mass-production of insects. All products are tested to meet specification requirements before leaving the factory.
The success of biological pest control is affected by the crop’s initial pest population (upon application of the product), weather conditions and chemical residue present in the crop, among other possible aggravating factors.
Under no circumstance shall BioBee be liable for the outcome of the implementation in the field, as it has no control over local conditions, the application method, or the possible improper treatment/storage of the product.
