{"product_id":"cryptolaemus-montrouzieri-against-mealybugs","title":"Cryptolaemus montrouzieri against Mealybugs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCryptolaemus montrouzieri – Specialist Larvae for Mealybug Colonies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a focused live-predator product for mealybug colonies. It is most useful when mealybugs are hiding in the awkward places: dense foliage, stem joints, leaf axils, and clustered cottony patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCore details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMealybug specialist:\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at eggs, nymphs, and other soft stages inside active colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pouch with 30 larvae and 3 release boxes for easier placement near the infestation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for dense plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful where manual wiping or broad spraying misses too much.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing it day to day\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease the larvae as soon as possible after arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the release boxes close to active colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the infestation is very heavy, reduce the worst clusters first and then release the larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat if pressure remains high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e above 16 °C, according to Insect Heroes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insect Heroes describes the larvae as most active and effective at 21–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget pest:\u003c\/strong\u003e mealybug colonies; choose a different beneficial for aphids, fungus gnats or spider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to set it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it early, while pest pressure is still manageable. Consistent placement and timing matters more than changing products frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombine with basic hygiene: remove heavily damaged leaves, isolate affected plants, and check neighbouring pots so you treat the full area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExtra notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the product instructions for placement and temperature range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore release, tell the supplier about any earlier sprays or treatments of the growing medium so they can check whether residues could harm the larvae. Check compatibility again before applying any further spray, including oils and soaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep checking for living mealybugs as well as new plant damage. Follow the supplier’s instructions on whether and when further releases are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Insect Heroes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298895257930,"sku":"MM-MEC-0878","price":31.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/cryptolaemus-montrouzieri-against-mealybugs-02.webp?v=1776359570","url":"https:\/\/fuliagefactory.com\/products\/cryptolaemus-montrouzieri-against-mealybugs","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}