Beneficial Insects, BioCryptolaemus Mealybug Control By BioBee

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Product Specs

• Target pests: C. montrouzieri attacks the citrus mealybug and other closely related mealybug species as well as several soft scales, including hemispherical scale and its relatives. It is considered an important predator of the citrus and long-tailed mealybugs in greenhouses and interior plantscapes and efficiently controls the pink hibiscus mealybug. C. montrouzieri prey includes members of the families: Aleyrodidae, Aphididae, Coccoidea, Psyllidae, Noctuidae etc.
• Crops: C. montrouzieri preys on mealybugs and soft scales in vegetables, flowers, ornamentals, citrus, vineyards, field and fruit crops. Mealybugs and soft scales infest many crops, including: guava, mango, grapevine, citrus, coffee, ornamental plants, mulberry, etc.

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Product Features

• BioCryptolaemus is a natural predator of mealybugs.
• Comes in boxes containing 250 or 500 adult beetles.
• Compatible with selected conventional chemicals approved by BioBee.
• The predatory beetle does not discriminate between non-parasitized mealybugs and those inhabited by early stages of the parasitic wasp.
• Effective in mealybug hot spots.
• Best used under initial/scarce infestation by mealybugs.
• Preys on mealybugs and soft scales in vegetables, flowers, ornamentals, citrus, vineyards, field and fruit crops.

Product Shipping Weight

• 10 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is BioBee BioCryptolaemus Mealybug Control?
BioBee BioCryptolaemus Mealybug Control is a natural predator of mealybugs in the form of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri beetles that come in boxes containing either 250 or 500 adult beetles. They are released by removing the lid and placing it adjacent to the mealybug infested spot or tapping the package gently and letting the beetles fly towards the plants.

2. What is the size and appearance of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri?
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, also known as Mealybug ladybird, is a small dark brown beetle about 4mm long. It has an orange head, prothorax, wing tips, and abdomen, with yellow eggs. It belongs to the family of coccinellidae and is a generalist predator of mealybugs.

3. What is the compatibility of BioCryptolaemus with conventional chemicals?
BioCryptolaemus is compatible with selected conventional chemicals as per the list approved by BioBee.

4. What crops and pests are targeted by BioBee BioCryptolaemus Mealybug Control?
BioBee BioCryptolaemus Mealybug Control preys on mealybugs and soft scales infesting various crops such as guava, mango, grapevine, citrus, coffee, ornamental plants, mulberry, etc. The citrus mealybug, long-tailed mealybugs, and pink hibiscus mealybug are some of the pests efficiently controlled by BioCryptolaemus.