Aphidius Colemani

Aphidius ColemaniAphidius colemani is a small, non stinging parasitic wasp that serves as a high precision biological control for several common aphid species. Unlike predatory beetles that eat aphids whole, Aphidius works by "parasitizing" the aphid. The female wasp lays an egg inside the aphid; the egg hatches and consumes the pest from the within, eventually turning the aphid into a hard, tan colored "mummy." This wasp is an incredible scout, capable of finding

Aphidius colemani is a small, non-stinging parasitic wasp that serves as a high-precision biological control for several common aphid species. Unlike predatory beetles that eat aphids whole, Aphidius works by "parasitizing" the aphid. The female wasp lays an egg inside the aphid; the egg hatches and consumes the pest from the within, eventually turning the aphid into a hard, tan-colored "mummy." This wasp is an incredible scout, capable of finding even a single aphid in a large canopy.

• Scientific Name: Aphidius colemani

• Primary Target: Green Peach Aphid and Melon/Cotton Aphid.

• Secondary Targets: Several other small aphid species. (Note: Not effective against larger aphids like Potato or Foxglove aphids).

• Key Advantage: Exceptional searching ability. These wasps fly throughout the canopy to locate and eliminate hidden aphid colonies that sprays cannot reach.