{"product_id":"growershouse-podisus-maculiventris-control-looper-caterpillar","title":"Podisus Maculiventris Spined Soldier Bug Looper","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePodisus maculiventris, the spined soldier bug, is a beneficial insect that preys on more than 100 pest species, with looper caterpillars among its primary targets. It helps reduce pest pressure on crops by feeding on the larvae of pests such as Mexican bean beetle, European corn borer, diamondback moth, corn earworm, beet armyworm, fall armyworm, cabbage looper, imported cabbageworm, Colorado potato beetle, velvet bean caterpillar, and flea beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication rates vary by pressure: 1–2 predators per square foot for preventative releases; for moderate infestations, distribute eggs evenly over leaves near the pest problem; for heavy infestations, double the predators per square foot. Release in the evening or early morning rather than the sunny part of the day; eggs hatch shortly after release and nymphs move quickly. Adults are highly mobile and will spread throughout the release area by walking and flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Product summary:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTargets a wide variety of pests, including looper caterpillars and the larvae of Mexican bean beetle, European corn borer, diamondback moth, corn earworm, beet armyworm, fall armyworm, cabbage looper, imported cabbageworm, Colorado potato beetle, velvet bean caterpillar, and flea beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach female lays several hundred eggs, maximizing pest-control potential.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe bugs are highly mobile, ensuring broad coverage as adults move by walking and flying.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplication guidance: preventative release at 1–2 predators per square foot; for moderate infestation, distribute eggs evenly over leaves near the pest problem; for heavy infestation, double the predators per square foot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelease timing: do not release during the sunny part of the day; release in the evening or early morning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eItem number: BW- SB210-103-700; 50 nymphs per unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Growers House Auto","offers":[{"title":"tub - 50","offer_id":46434637381828,"sku":"PM50","price":79.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5971\/6548\/files\/Growers-House-Auto-4_30848d94-a490-4844-b32e-2823227e04ca.png?v=1784743224","url":"https:\/\/shop.soil911.com\/fr\/products\/growershouse-podisus-maculiventris-control-looper-caterpillar","provider":"Tampa Home \u0026 Garden Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}