TRICHOGRAMMA TECHNICAL (Bio-Insecticide / Egg Parasitoid)
Type: Bio-Insecticide / Egg Parasitoid
Chemical Category
- Type: Bio-Insecticide / Egg Parasitoid
- Biological Agent: Trichogramma chilonis, japonicum, T. pretiosum, etc.
- Category: Entomopathogenic Parasitoid (Beneficial Insect)
- Nature: Naturally occurring minute parasitic wasp
Mode of Action
- Parasitism: Female Trichogramma lays its eggs inside the eggs of target pest insects.
- The developing larvae consume the host egg content, preventing the pest from emerging.
- Provides biological suppression of lepidopteran pests (caterpillars) at the egg stage — before they cause crop damage.
- Acts as a preventive biocontrol agent in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Applications
- Controls egg stages of Lepidopteran pests such as:
- Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera)
- Rice stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas)
- Sugarcane borers
- Maize stem borer
- Tomato fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera)
- Cabbage butterfly, armyworm, etc.
- Applicable Crops:
Cotton, Rice, Sugarcane, Maize, Tomato, Brinjal, Cabbage, Chilli, Pulses, and Vegetables.
Weeds Controlled
- Not applicable.
(Trichogramma targets insect pests, not weeds.)
Technical Overview
| Property | Description |
| Formulation Type | Egg card or release vial |
| Host Medium | Eggs of Corcyra cephalonica (stored grain moth) |
| Color / Appearance | Light brown parasitized eggs on card strips |
Main Uses
- Preventive control of caterpillar pests in agricultural and horticultural crops.
- IPM component to reduce chemical pesticide load.
- Suitable for organic and sustainable farming practices.
Storage and Stability
- Store in a cool environment (4–10°C) until use.
- Protect from sunlight, moisture, and high temperatures.
- Release within 5–7 days of receipt for best effectiveness.
- Shelf life: 10–15 days (under cool conditions).