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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri – Predatory Larvae for Mealybugs

Thirty live predatory ladybird larvae for mealybug colonies, supplied with three release boxes. They are especially useful where cottony mealybug clusters hide in leaf axils, stem joints and dense foliage.

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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Mealybugs often gather in sheltered parts of a plant, where they can be difficult to reach by wiping leaves. Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae search these areas for mealybug eggs and young stages. Release them close to active colonies so they can start hunting where the pests are concentrated.

What is included

One pouch containing 30 live predatory larvae.
Three release boxes for placement close to affected foliage.

How to use the larvae

Place the larvae into the boxes and position them beside cottony mealybug colonies, especially in leaf axils and at stem joints.
Release them promptly after delivery and keep the boxes out of direct sunlight and strong drafts.
If the infestation is very heavy, remove some of the most exposed mealybug clusters before releasing the larvae.

Temperature and follow-up

They can be used above approximately 16 °C and are most active around 21–28 °C. Check for living mealybugs after release; when colonies remain heavy, another release after approximately three weeks may be appropriate.

Spray compatibility

Check any earlier pesticide, oil or soap treatment for harmful residues before releasing these live predators. Do not spray the larvae directly or combine them with other treatments without product-specific compatibility advice.