CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI larvae are voracious larvae that can be used for the biological control of all speacies of mealybug indoors. The larvae prefer a warm and humid environment. CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI larvae are available per 25 and 100 (business customers). They are packaged in a biodegradable container with cardboard scraps and food.
This product contains larvae of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri. The larvae are covered in white; waxy filaments and especially the young stages resemble mealybugs. However; the predator larvae are fluffier and move faster than mealybugs.
How do CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI larvae work?
The predatory beetle larvae eat all stages of mealybug. However; the young larvae have a preference for young mealybugs. The larvae feed on the inner part of the mealybug: the white; waxy shell remains on the plant. CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI larvae can be used to control all species of mealybug and are especially effective in removing mealybug hot spots. An effect is visible within one week.
How to combine CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI larvae
The larvae remove mealybug hotspots. To control the more dispersed mealybugs; we advise to release parasitoids in addition. For example LEPTOMASTIX DACTYLOPII or ANAGYRUS FUSCIVENTRIS.
January - Decemberless active in winter
T = 20 - 35°C
RV = 60 - 80%
indoor garden, hobby greenhouse, ornamental production
Use 5-40 per m², depending on the infestation.
Release at pest hot spots.
Repeat at least three times with an interval of one week.
Open the container close to the mealybug hot spot.
Distribute the pieces of cardboard with the larvae over the drop.
Put the container in or under the plant.
The last larvae will crawl out and search for their prey.
