Mastrus ridens laying eggs on codling moth larva

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Mastrus ridens laying eggs on codling moth larva

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Plant & Food Research

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Plant & Food Research YouTube

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Plant & Food Research scientists, with support from Pipfruit New Zealand, have been investigating the potential for Mastrus ridens, a small parasitoid wasp, to control the codling moth, one of the major pests affecting the New Zealand pipfruit industry. Following EPA approval, field appraisal will take place over the next few years to measure the effectiveness of the wasp as a long term biological control agent.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OF--XpWNlg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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insect / wasp / entomology / larva / parasitoid / New Zealand / apples / pears / biocontrol / Plant & Food Research

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