Cryptolaemus montrouzieri - Mealybug Control

LIVE DELIVERY GUARANTEE Attracted to and often lay eggs on the mealybugs' waxy secretions and egg cases.  TARGET PESTS Citrus Mealybugs, Comstock Mealybugs, Obscure Mealybugs, Solenopsis Mealybugs, Mexican Mealybugs, Long-Tailed Mealybugs, & more. Also targets crawling and larval stages of some Scale Insects. DESCRIPTION Scientific Name: Cyrptolaemus montrouzieri CRYPTOLAEMUS is a member of the Coccinellid Beetle family, commonly known as ladybugs, and recognized by their distinctive round, dome shape. These Mealybug Destroyers have a dark brown body with orange head and tail, and are about 4mm in size. Both the adults and larvae play a crucial role in targeting Mealybugs at all stages. Eggs are laid near colonies of mealybugs and hatch within 5-7 days. The young larvae emerge as small, white, and fuzzy alligator-shaped larvae resembling mealybugs, and actively feed on mealybug eggs, nymphs, and adults. After 14-20 days and undergoing several molts, the larvae enter the pupal stage and emerge as adults with a lifespan of 4-6 weeks. Both adult beetles and larvae continue to feed on mealybugs until temperatures become unfavorable. CRYPTOLAEMUS cannot endure sub-freezing temperatures, and it’s necessary to reintroduce them after low or freezing temperatures. INTRODUCTION RATES Light: 2-4 beetles per sq. ft., as needed. Heavy: 1-2 beetles per sq. ft. Agriculture: 1,000-2,000 beetles per acre. STORAGE Store at 50-60°F for no longer than 18 hours. PRO TIPS The packages contain paper strips for shipment as well as honey as a food source. Cryptolaemus are not as effective on mealybugs that do not produce egg masses, such as long-tailed mealybug. Cannot survive in temperatures below 50°F.   ITEM NUMBERS CRYP-10: 10 beetles per bottle. CRYP-25: 25 beetles per bottle. CRYP-50: 50 beetles per bottle. CRYP-100: 100 beetles per bottle. CRYP-250: 250 beetles per bottle. CRYP-500: 500 beetles per bottle.