Management of insect and mite pests attacking cotton crops relies heavily on the use of insecticides.

Various parasitoids of heliothis have been considered in integrated pest management programs throughout the world.

Any agent which reduces damage caused by heliothis is a valuable asset.

During the 1991-92 season, a 1 ha block of unsprayed raingrown cotton near Dalby was sampled for parasite activity in heliothis larvae.