MEALYBUG/SCALE CONTROL Mealybug Parasitoid - Anagyrus spp.
Red Scale Parasite - Aphytis melinus
Stop Destructive Mealybugs With This Beneficial Parasitoid.
Use These Parasitic Wasps On A Variety Of Armored Scale Pests!
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TARGET: California red scales, citrus red scales, oleander scales, San Jose scales, ivy scales, yellow scales and other armored scale varieties.
TARGET: Citrus mealybugs, grape mealybugs, vine mealybugs, cypress mealybugs, obscure mealybugs, longtail mealybugs and most Planococcus and Pseudococcus spp.
Anagyrus spp.
DESCRIPTION: These solitary parasitoid wasps of mealybugs are shipped as mummies, hatch within five days of arrival and immediately begin to oviposit. Once the egg is laid inside the mealybug, the larva develops and consumes the mealybug. One female will parasitize nearly 50 mealybugs. SUGGESTED USE (Depending upon level of infestation): Release 1 wasp per 5 sq. ft. every two weeks and or field application use about a minimum of 2,000 mummies/acre monthly. Keep at room temperature to ensure emergence. Remove bottle top, place near infested areas and let wasps emerge on their own. DO NOT use near ants as they will inhibit wasp parasitism & reproduction. Temperature: Moderate 65-93ºF Relative Humidity: Moderate ≈40-60% 1132060 1132061 1132072
≈100 Mummies ≈200 Mummies ≈500 Mummies
$32.00 $60.00 $120.00
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SUGGESTED USE (Depending upon level of infestation): Release about 1-2 wasps per sq. ft. or about 5,000/acre. Release weekly and 1-3 applications are usually required depending upon infestation. Temperature: Moderate 76-85ºF Relative Humidity: Moderate ≈40-50% 1122001 1122002 1122003
montrouzieri
These Tiny Ladybird Beetles Devour Pest Mealybugs In Both The Larval & Adult Stages.
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Purple Scale Predator - Rhyzobius (=Lindorus) lophanthae
TARGET: Specializes in purple scale, relatively thin scale covered insects and immature stages of soft scale until honeydew forms. Also predates on mealybug and other small insects.
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
DESCRIPTION: Cryptolaemus is a small dark brown ladybug with an orange head and tail (elytra). The larvae are up to 13 mm long and are white with a wax-like covering. The pupae are found around stems, the underside of leaves, greenhouse structures and other sheltered areas. Shipped as adults and most effective in severe infestations. SUGGESTED USE (Depending upon level of infestation): 250-1,000/acre every 2 weeks, 2-3 releases. Use indoors and outdoors. Weekly release programs available. Please call.
SUGGESTED USE (Depending upon level of infestation): Apply about 100/250 sq. ft. for light infestations, 100/100 sq. ft. for heavy infestations, 5 to 10 per heavily infested large plant and 20-40 per tree. Temperature: Moderate 73-86ºF Relative Humidity: Low-High ≈20-90% 1121501 1121502
≈100 Count ≈250 Count Overnight Shipping Required
Temperature: Low-High 64-81ºF Relative Humidity: Moderate ≈70-80% ≈100 Adults ≈250 Adults ≈500 Adults ≈1,000 Adults ≈5,000 Adults
$49.95 $97.00 $194.50 $330.55 $990.00
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Rhyzobius (=Lindorus) lophanthae
DESCRIPTION: Also known as the Australian Ladybird Beetle. Adults are small, shiny black lady beetles. Their larvae is grey and alligator shaped. Both adults and larvae feed on target pests.
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$27.00 $57.00 $109.00
≈10,000 Adults ≈25,000 Adults ≈50,000 Adults
Voracious Adults & Larvae Feed On Scale & Other Pests!
Mealybug Destroyer - Cryptolaemus
TARGET: Mealybugs, aphids, mites, thrips, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied insect pests.
Aphytis melinus
DESCRIPTION: Shipped as adults. Females lay their eggs in host scale. Larvae hatch inside host bodies and consume and kill scale. One adult will kill about 30 scale insects in one generation. Adult parasites live approximately 26 days.
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