Encarsia Programmes

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For heavier or persistent infestations of whitefly it is best to introduce Encarsia regularly at 14 day intervals to achieve the best control. This is a common problem in a busy greenhouse where plants are being moved to and from the greenhouse and new plants are being brought in i.e. you may be taking the bio control out and bringing  whitefly in. In commercial greenhouses they combat this problem by introducing whitefly regularly through the season – you too can now have regular introductions PLUS save money too! Start introducing AS SOON as you see whitefly and the temp is 10°C/50°F. Our Encarsia Programmes consist of regular introductions of 500 Encarsia in 5 NEW Blister Packs sent at 14 day intervals. We offer a 2, 4, 6 and 10 introductions :-

1. Choose between a 2, 4, 6 or 10 introduction programme.
2. This programme contains 500 Encarsia in 5 NEW Blister Packs per delivery.
3. The 1st 500 Encarsia are sent ASAP or select your own future dispatch date. 
4. We will continue to send 500 Encarsia every 14 days until the end of your programme.
5. If any of the programme dates are inconvenient, simply email us the alternative dates and we will alter the programme accordingly.

Control whitefly in your greenhouse / conservatory by introducing Encarsia Formosa AS SOON as the first whitefly appear and the temperatures are above 10°C / 50°F. Encarsia is a natural parasite of whitefly – it is a tiny insect with clear wings that seeks out whitefly scale and deposits an egg inside it. As the beneficial Encarsia develops INSIDE the whitefly scale, the whitefly is destroyed and turns black, before a new Encarsia emerges ready to repeat the cycle. Each Encarsia is capable of laying 300 eggs inside 300 whitefly scales in 30 days. It is safe for you, children, pets and wildlife. Food crops such as tomatoes can be harvested continually, where Encarsia is used. The Encarsia is supplied in 5 x NEW easy to use Blister Packs containing 500 Encarsia, which are hung on the affected plants and is sent by 1st class post. Simply separate the blister packs and hang them up before opening the flap on the back to allow the Encarsia to emerge – the easiest gardening you will ever do! For heavier infestations / larger greenhouses use MORE Encarsia introduced at 14 days intervals – this allows the Encarsia numbers to build up naturally resulting in better control.

N.B. If you have recently used a chemical spray i.e. within the last 2-3 weeks, please email us to check how soon Encarsia can be introduced?.