Mealybug/Scale Control

Mealybug Parasitoid - Anagyrus spp.

Stop Destructive Mealybugs With This Beneficial Parasitoid.

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TARGET: Citrus mealybugs, grape mealybugs, vine mealybugs, cypress mealybugs, obscure mealybugs, longtail mealybugs and most Planococcus and Anagyrus spp. Pseudococcus 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 ≈100 Mummies $75.00 1132061 ≈200 Mummies $80.00 1132072 ≈500 Mummies $120.00

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Mealybug Destroyer - Cryptolaemus

montrouzieri

These Tiny Ladybird Beetles Devour Pest Mealybugs In Both The Larval & Adult Stages.

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TARGET: Mealybugs, aphids, mites, thrips, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied insect pests. 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.

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

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. Temperature: Low-High 64-81ºF Relative Humidity: Moderate ≈70-80% 1114702 ≈100 Adults $75.00 1114703 ≈250 Adults $95.00 1114704 ≈500 Adults $180.00 1114705 ≈1,000 Adults $350.00 1114710 ≈5,000 Adults $1,000.00

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Red Scale Parasite - Aphytis melinus

Use These Parasitic Wasps On A Variety Of Armored Scale Pests!

TARGET: California red scales, citrus red scales, oleander scales, San Jose scales, ivy scales, yellow scales and other armored scale varieties.

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. 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 ≈10,000 Adults $75.00 1122002 ≈25,000 Adults $80.00 1122003 ≈50,000 Adults $150.00

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Purple Scale Predator - Rhyzobius

(=Lindorus) lophanthae

Voracious Adults & Larvae Feed On Scale & Other Pests!

TARGET: Specializes in purple scale, relatively thin scale covered insects and immature stages of soft scale until honeydew forms. Also predates on Rhyzobius (=Lindorus) mealybug and other small insects. 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. 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 ≈100 Count $85.50 1121502 ≈250 Count $160.00

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