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The Aphid Parasite (''Aphidius  colemani'') is a small wasp about the size of a gnat (2-3 mm long), which can '''not''' sting humans.  They are found in nature, but are also sold for release in gardens and greenhouses in order to control aphid populations. They prefer temperatures between 50-77 degrees F and relative humidity between 70-80%. The Aphid Parasite is used in the control of green peach and melon aphids.

[[Image:Aphid parasite-Aphidius colemani-IMG 3198.JPG|thumb|300px|Aphid parasite has taken over whitish-brown aphids]]The Aphid Parasite (''Aphidius  colemani'') is a small wasp about the size of a gnat (2-3 mm long), which can '''not''' sting humans.  They are found in nature, but are also sold for release in gardens and greenhouses in order to control aphid populations. They prefer temperatures between 50-77 degrees F and relative humidity between 70-80%. The Aphid Parasite is used in the control of green peach and melon aphids.

The female wasp curls up her abdomen, stabs an aphid, and lays 1 egg inside the body.  Each female may lay in excess of 100 eggs.  

The female wasp curls up her abdomen, stabs an aphid, and lays 1 egg inside the body.  Each female may lay in excess of 100 eggs.