Cryptoline - 25 adult beetles per tube
Cryptoline biological control agent contains Cryptolaemus montrouzieri adults with a feeding strip. Cryptoleamus adults and larvae are predators of many types of mealybugs (Pseudococcus sp.). Aggressively attacks mealybug eggs and crawlers.
Adult female beetles lay up to ten eggs per day and up to 500 eggs in total. The large white cottony larvae of Cryptolaemus should not be confused with its host, which also has hairs and a creamy white color. Adult beetles and young larvae feed on mealybug eggs and young crawlers and instars. Large Cryptolaemus larvae can also consume adult mealybugs. The life cycle of the Cryptolaemus montrouzieri takes from 4 to 7 weeks depending on temperature. Cryptoleamus larvae are also known as ‘a wolf in sheep's clothing’ since the larva look like mealy bug larva and adults. Works best in crops with longer growing cycles.
- Vials of 30ml (10oz) contains 500 adult beetles.
- Food and water source provided in packaging to ensure survival in transit.
This product will be shipped directly from the manufacturer and freight charges are additional.