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Leafhopper control
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The Pest | |
Leafhoppers have become much more of a problem since the use of biological control has led to a reduction in pesticide use. They have a wide host range including tomatoes, cucumbers and many ornamental species.
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Biological Controls | |
» ANAGSURE (a) Anagrus atomus in units of 100
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ANAGSURE (a)
| | Anagrus atomus is a very small mymarid wasp which parasitises the egg stage of the leafhopper. Parasitised eggs turn red as the wasp reaches the end of its incubation. It attacks the leafhopper species Hauptidia maraccana (glasshouse leafhopper) and Empousca decipiens (green leafhopper). The sage leafhopper (Eupteryx mellissae) is attacked, but the eggs do not turn red once parasitised. Anagrus can result in a significant reduction of leafhopper populations when it establishes naturally in a crop from outside. However, in practice it usually comes into greenhouses too late to give satisfactory control. Introducing it early when the pest is first seen will help prevent build up of leafhopper and eliminate economic damage. Directions for Use | 
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