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Cryptolaemus Montrouzieri Predator for Mealybugs
Cryptolaemus Montrouzieri Predator for Mealybugs
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri are live adult beetles released as predators for mealybugs and soft scales. These dark brown beetles with orange heads move quickly and hunt eggs, crawlers, and adults, delivering biological control with no chemical residue.
Best results occur when released early at first signs of infestation. They target Citrus mealybugs (eggs, nymphs, adults), Comstock mealybugs (full lifecycle), Long-tailed mealybugs (all stages), other mealybugs, and soft scale crawlers. They are non-toxic to people, pets, pollinators, and plants, and are compatible with organic and regenerative systems. Rates: light infestations 1–2 beetles per sq ft; heavy infestations 2–4 per sq ft; greenhouse-scale 1,000–2,000 per acre; apply weekly or as needed. They survive above 50°F and begin feeding immediately; release onto infested plants early morning or evening, focusing on leaf nodes, undersides, and stem joints. Shipping and storage: ships overnight with live delivery guarantee; use immediately upon arrival; store up to 18 hours at 45–55°F; Do not freeze or overheat.
📋 Product summary:
- Live adult Cryptolaemus beetles actively hunt mealybugs at eggs, crawlers, and adults.
- Targets Citrus mealybugs (eggs, nymphs, adults); Comstock mealybugs (full lifecycle); Long-tailed mealybugs (all stages); other mealybug species; soft scale crawlers.
- No chemical residue; non-toxic to people, pets, pollinators, and plants; compatible with organic and regenerative systems; fully IPM-integrated.
- Release onto infested plants—focus on leaf nodes, undersides, stem joints; release early morning or evening; avoid heat or direct sun.
- Infestation-based rates: light 1–2 beetles/sq ft; heavy 2–4 beetles/sq ft; greenhouse-scale 1,000–2,000 per acre; apply weekly or as needed.
- Shipping and storage: ships overnight with a live delivery guarantee; use immediately upon arrival; store up to 18 hours at 45–55°F; Do not freeze or overheat.
| Pest | Stage Targeted |
|---|---|
| Citrus mealybugs | Eggs, nymphs, adults |
| Comstock mealybugs | Full lifecycle |
| Long-tailed mealybugs | All stages |
| Other mealybug species | Broad efficacy |
| Soft scale (crawler stages) | Opportunistic feeding |
| Feature | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Full lifecycle suppression | Eats eggs, crawlers, and adults |
| Immediate feeding | Adults start hunting right away |
| High visibility | Easy to monitor impact |
| No chemical residue | Clean option for edibles and sensitive plants |
| Scalable | Works in small setups or full greenhouses |
| Infestation Level | Suggested Rate |
|---|---|
| Light | 1–2 beetles per square foot |
| Heavy | 2–4 beetles per square foot |
| Greenhouse-scale | 1,000–2,000 beetles per acre |
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