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CRYPTOBUG-L / Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
CRYPTOBUG-L / Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
CRYPTOBUG-L / Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Predatory beetle
 
Target
Use Cryptobug - L for biological pest control of many mealybug species in all stages
 
Packing
  • 500 ml bottle, containing 1000 larvae in buckwheat hulls
Dosage CRYPTOBUG - L 
  Rate (ind./ m2) m2/ unit Frequency Interval (days) Remarks
  Preventive   5  - -  -  
 Light curative    10 - 20  - 3x 7-14  
  Heavy curative    20 - 40 - 3x  7-14
Introduce in
infested areas only
The information given below is merely indicative. Tailored advice can be provided if information is available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct approach, please consult a specialist of our company.
 
How does Cryptobug - L work
Predatory beetles and larvae eat the mealybugs completely

Application Cryptobug - L

  • Deploy material on rock wool slabs for general introduction, or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot
  • Place among (infected) leaves
  • Apply in the evening

Best working conditions Cryptobug - L

The minimum temperature for successful use of Cryptobug - L is 16°C. However, as Cryptolaemus favors high temperatures and relative humidity, Cryptobug - L is at its most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C. Beetles are more mobile then larvae and therefore more useful for general introductions or in high crops. When possible use larvae for hotspot treatment.

Handling

Biological beneficials have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Cryptobug-L, please follow the instructions below.

Storage

  • Storage after receipt: 1 day
  • Storage temperature: 10-15°C/50-59°F
  • In the dark
  • Store horizontally

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