Trichogramma brassicae (Controlled Release) 100 Capsules (≈ 270,000)

Trichogramma brassicae – Natural Moth Control for Crops

What It Does:
Trichogramma brassicae is ideal for controlling moths (Lepidoptera) on cole crops in cooler climates, especially where caterpillar and borer damage is common.

How It Works:

• Trichogramma wasps lay their eggs inside pest moth eggs, preventing development.
• After 10 days, larvae emerge, and each female can parasitize up to 300 moth eggs.
• Adult wasps live 7-14 days depending on temperature and moisture.

Best Conditions:

• Temperature: 62-90°F

Controlled Release

Trichogramma wasps are gradually released over 2 weeks from dispensers or capsules, providing ongoing pest control. Choose the release method based on your preference.

Dispenser Features

• Built-in hook for easy placement
• Protects Trichogramma during transport
• Shields from pests (e.g., ants)
• Water-resistant

Capsule Features

• Designed for mechanical application (drone, tractor, etc.)
• Maintains optimal humidity & temperature
• Can be applied manually

Pests Controlled:
Trichogramma targets over 200 pests, including borers, webworms, loopers, fruitworms, and armyworms (except beet armyworms).

---

Application Instructions

Dispensers:

• Snap along lines to reveal holes and hang on the plant canopy.
• Trichogramma will release over 2 weeks.
• Do not remove dispensers until release is complete.

Capsules:

• Apply immediately.
• Can be dispersed on the soil or hung in the canopy using release boxes.
• For mechanical application, follow equipment guidelines.

---

Release Rates

General rate: 2.5-4 wasps per square foot, or about 100,000 wasps per acre.

Dispensers:

No. of Dispensers	Low Infestation	Medium Infestation	High Infestation
3 Dispensers	3,000 sq. ft.	2,500 sq. ft.	1,875 sq. ft.
5 Dispensers	5,000 sq. ft.	4,200 sq. ft.	3,100 sq. ft.
10 Dispensers	10,000 sq. ft.	8,300 sq. ft.	6,250 sq. ft.
25 Dispensers	25,000 sq. ft.	21,000 sq. ft.	15,625 sq. ft.
50 Dispensers	50,000 sq. ft.	41,700 sq. ft.	31,250 sq. ft.
75 Dispensers	Up to 1 acre	N/A	Up to 1 acre

Capsules:

No. of Capsules	Low Infestation	Medium Infestation	High Infestation
5 Capsules	5,000 sq. ft.	4,200 sq. ft.	3,100 sq. ft.
10 Capsules	¼ acre	TBD	TBD
25 Capsules	27,000 sq. ft.	22,500 sq. ft.	17,000 sq. ft.
50 Capsules	54,000 sq. ft.	45,000 sq. ft.	33,750 sq. ft.
100 Capsules	2.5 acres	2 acres	1.5 acres

---

Storage:
Apply as soon as possible after receipt.