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FAQ Trichogramma wasps
Do you have questions about our products, their application, or shipping? Here you can find the most important answers at a glance. If something remains unclear, feel free to contact us!
Trichogramma wasps are tiny insects that parasitize pest eggs. They lay their eggs inside the pest eggs, destroying them and stopping the pests from reproducing.
Yes, Trichogramma wasps are harmless to humans and pets. They do not sting and contain no toxic substances.
A “Trichogramma” card is a carrier material upon which the wasp eggs are applied. These cards are used to combat pest infestations.
The Trichogramma wasps begin fighting the pest eggs within a few days of placing the cards. The entire process can take several weeks.
Once there are no more pest eggs left, the Trichogramma wasps die off naturally.
Signs of a moth infestation include small holes in clothing or food packaging, as well as visible moths or their larvae.
Signs of a leafroller infestation include boreholes or maggots on fruit.
The cards are securely packaged and sent by mail. Delivery within Germany is handled by Deutsche Post. Please check your mailbox regularly.
Yes, the Trichogramma wasps are packaged so that they can survive even in cold temperatures.
Follow-up deliveries are automatic, so there is often no tracking available. If you have questions, you can contact us at any time.
Live beneficial insects are excluded from returns. However, we are happy to help you if you encounter any problems.
Shipping information
- Fresh shipping: Orders placed Monday through Friday by 5:00 AM are shipped fresh daily.
- Weekend orders: Orders placed after Friday at 5:00 AM will be shipped the following Monday to ensure the freshest beneficial insects.
Place the cards near the affected areas, such as cupboards or pantries. The Trichogramma wasps will actively search for pest eggs.
No, the cards do not need to be opened. Simply lay them out as delivered.
The treatment usually lasts several weeks. The cards should be replaced every three weeks until the infestation is completely eliminated.
Lay the cards out immediately upon receipt and avoid using chemical agents near the cards.
Please check the respective product descriptions. We explain how many cards you need there.
Trichogramma wasps only move short distances. Therefore, it is important to place the cards in the immediate vicinity of the infestation.
Yes, pheromone glue traps can be used in parallel to catch adult pests.
Yes, it is possible that the Trichogramma wasps are resting in the packaging. Lay the cards out as instructed so that they can hatch.
The treatment takes several weeks because the Trichogramma wasps must continuously parasitize new pest eggs. A shorter application is often insufficient to completely eliminate the infestation.
Infested food should be discarded to stop the moths from reproducing and to ensure the effectiveness of the Trichogramma wasps.
Foods such as flour, grains, nuts, and dried fruits are frequently infested by moths. Infested food should be discarded.
Common moth species in households are pantry moths and clothes moths.