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Mealybug/Scale Control
Mealybug Destroyer - Cryptolaemus
montrouzieri
These Tiny Ladybird Beetles Devour Pest Mealybugs In Both The Larval & Adult Stages.
Image Citation: Nijel Cruz
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 $77.00 1114703 ≈250 Adults $98.00 1114704 ≈500 Adults $190.00 1114705 ≈1,000 Adults (2 x 500) $370.00 1114710 ≈5,000 Adults (10 x 500) $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 $120.00
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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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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a process that is used to control pest populations while minimizing the impacts on people and the surrounding environment. Focusing mainly on long-term pest prevention, a successful IPM program utilizes a combination of control methods including biological control, habitat manipulation, changes to cultural practices and use of resistant plant varieties.
