Mealy Bug Control

Predatory Beetle for Mealybug control

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a Coccinellid predator, which is used widely in Southern Europe where it is naturally endemic, for the control of mealybug pests on citrus and other tree crops. In Northern Europe it has been used commonly for release onto indoor ornamental plants as a population regulator for mealybugs. The large white cottony larvae of Cryptolaemus should not be confused with its host, which also has hairs and a creamy white colour.

A 30 ml vial contains: 25 Cryptolaemus montrouzieri adults with a paper feeding strip. Cryptoleamus adults and larvae are predators of Mealybugs (Pseudococcus sp.), important pests of indoor plants, which may also appear in ICM and organic salad crop production.

* Feeder strip in vial to maintain vigour
* Vented cap to avoid condensation
* Proven commercial performance
* Easily recognisable adults and larvae
* 25 adults cover 12.5m2

Open the vial in the vicinity of the mealybug colonies. Release 2-3 adults directly onto terminal leaves with colonies and spreading the insects around the area to be treated.