Trichogramma
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- proper noun
- /ˌtrɪkəˈɡrɑːmə/
- Specialized
- He and Knight are also testing the effectiveness of mass-releasing the egg parasitoid Trichogramma platneri in conjunction with pheromone.
- Trichogramma wasp
Examples
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A popular method in organic farming is releasing Trichogramma wasps to control harmful insect pests.
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Farmers often use Trichogramma wasps to manage pest populations without harming the environment.
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Many agricultural researchers are studying the effectiveness of Trichogramma for sustainable pest management.
Synonyms
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A small wasp that lives on or in other insects and often helps control pests
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A very small wasp whose young grow inside other insects' eggs or young, helping to control pests
A very small wasp that lays eggs in other insects' eggs or young and helps control pests
A family of very small wasps that lay eggs in other insects to control pests
Surface Forms
Etymology
Trichogramma comes from Greek parts tricho- meaning 'hair' and -gramma meaning 'a small mark' or 'something written', so a helpful way to remember it is to picture very tiny, hair-like wasps. These tiny wasps lay eggs in other insects and are used to control pests on farms, so the name fits their very small size.