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Aphids are feared for their fast population growth. Stop them early with these aphid parasites. The Aphid Parasites or Aphidius colemani is a small parasitic wasp, native to North America. The parasitic wasp finds aphid colonies from a long distance by "alarm signals" produced by an infected plant. At shorter distance it smells the honeydew. The adult Aphidius feeds on honeydew. Preferred food: Honeydew, the sticky fluid produced by aphid infestations. Types of Aphids Controlled: Green Peach Aphid and other related aphids. Shipment, and Biology: Aphidius are shipped as parasitized aphid mummies from which adults will emerge. This parasite can be used year-round in greenhouses and outdoors as it is not affected by short-day lengths. Release rates: 500-3,000/acre, 2-3 times, one week apart, depending on the extent of infestation. Aphid Predator Complete Information - Click Here About Aphids & Other Solutions - Click Here For best results, use aphid predators along with the produc