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Delphastus Catalinae Controls Whiteflies
Delphastus Catalinae Controls Whiteflies
Delphastus catalinae is a small black ladybird beetle that preys on all species and life stages of whiteflies, with a preference for eggs and nymphs. It is used to control whiteflies in tropical and semi-tropical plants as well as commercial greenhouses and is recognized as an effective biological control agent, supported by high prey consumption rates, long adult survival, and high reproduction rates.
Release and usage: For preventative infestations, release 1–2 per square foot, or at least 100 adults per whitefly hotspot, or 10 adults per infested plant, weekly for 3–4 weeks. Introduce Delphastus in whitefly-infested areas as soon as whiteflies are detected. Store at 50–59 °F (10–15 °C) and release in the early morning or late evening. To apply, open the container and gently shake beetles onto foliage close to the infestation, then place the container upright among plants to release the remaining beetles. Most effective at high whitefly densities, and adult female beetles must feed on over 200 eggs per day to reproduce. Compatible with Encarsia formosa and Eretmocerus eremicus; adults and larvae avoid feeding on parasitized whiteflies.
📋 Product summary:
- Delphastus catalinae: small black ladybird beetle that preys on whiteflies and their eggs
- Preys on all whitefly species and stages; prefers eggs and nymphs
- High prey consumption rates, long adult survival, high reproduction rates
- Application rates by infestation: Preventative 1–2 per ft² or 100+ adults per hotspot; 10 adults per infested plant; weekly 3–4 weeks
- Moderate infestation: 2–4 per ft² or 500 adults per hotspot; 1–2 per 10 ft²; weekly 4 weeks
- Heavy infestation: 4–6 per ft² or 500+ adults per hotspot; 3–4 per 10 ft²; weekly until established
- Release guidance: release in early morning or late evening; shake onto foliage; release remaining beetles from container
- Storage temperature: 50–59 °F (10–15 °C)
- Compatibility: compatible with Encarsia formosa and Eretmocerus eremicus; avoids feeding on parasitized whiteflies
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