Aphipar-M (Aphidius matricariae) — Aphid Parasitoid Mummies
Specialist Parasitoid for Aphid Suppression in Cool Conditions
Aphipar-M contains the mummified aphid stage of Aphidius matricariae, a reliable biological control agent for aphids, especially in cooler environments. These mummies contain developing parasitoids that emerge as adults shortly after release. Once emerged, adult females seek out aphid colonies, lay eggs inside aphids, and stop feeding immediately. The developing parasitoid kills the aphid and continues the cycle. Aphipar-M is chemical-free and safe for use in any growing environment including greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, flower beds, interiorscapes, outdoor landscapes, indoor plants including houseplants and more.

Use For
Targets small to medium aphid species, with particular effectiveness against:

Tobacco aphid (Myzus persicae var. nicotianae)
Peach-potato aphid (Myzus persicae var. persicae)
Other aphid species in cool or temperate growing environments

How It Works
Mode of Action — Adults emerge from mummies and parasitize aphids by laying eggs inside them; the developing larva kills the aphid and forms a new mummy
Behavior — Parasitoids move actively through foliage, searching for aphid colonies
Visual Effect — Parasitized aphids turn into brown, leathery mummies

Parasitism Timeline:
Adults begin emerging within 1–3 days of release
First new mummies appear in 10–14 days
Each female parasitizes up to 200 aphids during her lifetime
Adults live for ~10–14 days under optimal conditions

Lifecycle of Aphidius matricariae
Egg & Larval Stage — Egg hatches inside aphid; larva consumes internal tissues; aphid dies and becomes a mummy
Pupal Stage — Parasitoid pupates inside mummy for ~7–10 days
Adult Stage — Small black parasitoid wasps; females parasitize multiple hosts daily