ASTM-E2199 › Standard Specification for Encarsia formosa Gahan (Hymenoptera:Aphelinidae) (Withdrawn 2017)

ASTM-E2199 - 2008(E1) EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This specification covers information on and the test method for determining the purity and number of adults released in shipments of Encarsia formosa Gahan (Order Hymenoptera; Family Aphelinidae), parasite of the greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum Westwood. Because the efficacy of the biological control of greenhouse whitefly by E. formosa depends on accurate release numbers of adult species, accurate packaging and maintenance of purity and viability of E. formosa shipments is, therefore, essential for the effective management of the target pests. This specification is intended for use by the producers and end-users of the specified biological control agent.

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Scope

1.1 This specification describes a method for determining whether the quantity and quality of adult Encarsia formosa in a shipment adhere to quantity and quality specifications. The test also allows the purity of shipments to be determined. Included are referenced documents, a description of standard terminology, specifications, and the test method.

Significance and Use

This method was developed to determine that the numbers of E. formosa supplied in a shipment meet the package claim and that wasps at receipt have good flight capability. The application of this method will ensure a standardized evaluation of the product and judicious decisions about product compliance to the package claim.

Keywords

Encarsia formosa; greenhouse whitefly parasite; insect flight; insect quantity; natural enemy performance; Encarsia formosa Gahan; Greenhouse whitefly parasite; Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae; Purity analysis--environmental applications; Trialeurodes vaporarium Westwood; ICS Number Code 07.100.01 (Microbiology in general)

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07.100.01 (Microbiology in general)

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Document Number

ASTM-E2199-08e1

Revision Level

2008(E1) EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Withdrawn

Publication Date

Nov. 1, 2008

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

4 pages

Committee Number

E35.30