Cryptolaemus are often called Mealybug Destroyers because of their voracious appetite for mealybugs! Their first choice is mealybugs, but they also eat aphids, immature scale, and immature whitefly.

Cryptolaemus look small ladybugs with an orange head and tail and a black body. Quantity: 100 live adults drop shipped from rearing facilities. Timing of shipment is subject to their scheduling. Cryptolaemus are often called Mealybug Destroyers because of their voracious appetite for mealybugs! Their first choice is mealybugs, but they also eat aphids, immature scale, and immature whitefly.

Coverage: Use about 10 beetles per tree, 2-5 per plant, or about 5 per square yard for planted area.

Recommendations: Since ants are attracted to the honeydew secreted by mealybugs, it is important to control the ants before using the Cryptolaemus. Ants will actually attack the Cryptolaemus if they are in the area. If using indoors, keep in mind that the Cryptolaemus will be attracted to sources of light. Cryptolaemus are very susceptible to pesticides and they should not be used for at least two week prior to release.

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