Mirical

Macrolophus pygmaeus
Predatory bugs

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Use for:

Whiteflies
Tuta absoluta

Generalist predator with a preference for whitefly
Also has an effect on Tuta absoluta
Especially for use in tomatoes

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Use for

Pests

Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum), tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), eggs and caterpillars of tomato leaf miner moth (Tuta absoluta) and other moths. Also feeds on two spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urticae), aphids and leaf miner larvae (Liriomyza spp.).

Crops

Especially tomato (can cause damage to other plants).

"The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions."

Product details

Mode of action

Adult predatory bugs and nymphs actively search for their prey and suck them out. The skin is left behind in its original form.

Product specifications

Pack size	500 adults and nymphs.
Presentation	100 ml bottle.
Carrier	Wood chips and buckwheat hulls.

Directions for use

Application
Dosage
Environmental conditions
Combined use
Product handling

Application

Introduce Mirical at the beginning of the growing season and provide
Entofood and/or Artefeed as a food source, as the predatory bug population needs time to establish and develop. Mirical can also survive on plant sap, however absence of animal prey slows down the population build-up significantly.
Sprinkle material on clean, dry rock wool slabs, in Diboxes or on leaves.
Make sure the material is not disturbed for at least a few hours
Introduce in clusters of at least 50 predatory bugs
Create 6-10 distribution points per bottle
Spread material thinly (maximum 1 cm thick) to enable the predatory bugs to get out of the carrier material

Dosage

The dosage of Mirical depends on climate, crop and expected pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-5 per m²/release. Releases should be repeated after 2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation.

Environmental conditions

Optimal temperatures for Mirical are above 20°C/68°F, lower temperatures slow down the development of Macrolophus pygmaeus significantly.

Combined use

Should be used in combination with whitefly parasitoids.

Storage time after receipt

Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days.

Storage temperature

8-10°C/47-50°F.

Storage conditions

In the dark, bottle horizontally.