Muscidifurax raptorellus
Parasitic wasp against fly pests
Muscidifurax raptorellusis a small inconspicuous parasitic wasp about 2mm in size. It is a parasitic wasp that lays its eggs in fly pupae. The wasp larvae that hatch from the eggs feed on the fly larvae in the pupa, this prevents the larva from developing into an adult fly. The parasitic wasp has no preference for a particular species and parasitizes the pupae of most of the pest-forming flies such as the housefly (Musca domestica), the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) and various blowflies (Calliphoridae).
The parasitic wasp works well in combination with an egg-eating predatory mite such as Macrocheles robustulus or the Rhino Mite.
Packaging
We offer Muscidifurax raptorellus as default in the quantities and packaging below. Are you looking for a different quantity or would you rather use your own packaging? Please contact us for the possibilities.
1L tube with plastic lids
15.000 or 30.000 individuals
1L paper tube
15.000 or 30.000 individuals
Technical information
Carrier
This product is supplied in the form of parasitized fly pupae in vermiculite.
Other types of material are available upon request.
Life cycle
The parasitic wasp develops from egg to wasp in 2 to 3 weeks and lives an average of 26 days.
An adult female can parasitize up to 13 fly pupae per day, with an average of 100 pupae in her lifetime.
Storage
Live products should be released as soon as possible after receipt.
If this is not immediately possible, the product can be stored for a maximum of 5 days at a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius.
Never place in direct sunlight.
Usage
Spread the material in a dry place. In stables where the pupae may be trampled by animals, it is wise to scatter the material along the edges or hang it in an open bucket or release tube.
The parasitic wasp is active between 15-30 degrees Celsius.