Eretmocerus eremicus

Type

Parasitoid wasp

Target pests

• Whitefly

Notes

Often used alongside Encarsia for stronger programmes under warmer conditions.

IPM positioning

Whitefly parasitoid suited to warmer climates and higher light environments.

Best deployment strategy

• Use preventatively/early curatively for whitefly, particularly in warmer conditions.
• Apply as a regular programme rather than one-off releases.
• Combine with predators/omnivores where pressure is high.

Compatibility notes

• Works well with: Amblyseius Swirskii and Macrolophus Pygmaeus for layered whitefly suppression.
• Avoid: broad-spectrum insecticides and persistent residues.

Environmental preferences

• Often favoured in warmer, brighter conditions.
• Stable climate supports consistent parasitism and build-up.