Small (3 mm) black lady beetles with an orange head. Larvae look similar to mealybugs with a white, hairy, waxy film. Cryptolaemus adults and larvae feeds on mealybugs, long tailed mealybugs, aphids and soft shelled scales.
SHIPPED: Adult in bottles or Larvae in trays. Note we can not ship larvae in the winter months.
OTHER CONTROLS:
Lacewings help control all types of mealybugs.
Beneficial Nematodes will control root mealybugs.
SPECIAL NOTES: Requires a minimum of 8 hours of light to be active.
Note: BENEFICIAL INSECTS - must be ordered by Thursday for shipping the following Tuesday
(Exceptions : Ladybugs and Praying Mantis - usually stock Items check product for availability)
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