A parasitic wasp that is best known to control all larval stages of leaf miners, specifically the first and second ones. The adult female wasp lays eggs inside the larva of the leaf miner, then a new parasitic wasp will develop inside the leaf miner pupa.
Application Rate Recommendations for Dacnusa sibirica:
Preventative:1-2 wasps per square foot
Moderate Infestation:2-4 wasps per square foot
Heavy Infestation: 4-8 per square foot
How-To Use Dacnusa sibirica For Best Results:
Release them when the pest population is low
Release them in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler
Released near the infested plants and keep out of direct sunlight
The wasps should be released weekly until the pest population has been controlled
Features & Benefits:
A natural predator that targets leaf miners without harming beneficial insects or plants.