MM Catalog 2017

OTHER predators
Cryptolaemus Montrouzieri
Type: Small (4-5 mm) Australian ladybird. The larvae
looks like a large segmented mealybug and may be
seen walking over plants.
How it works: Adults lay eggs into mealybug egg
masses, larvae develop and are predatory on all
stages of the mealybug.
Species controlled: The larvae feed on all species of
mealybug but adults need egg producing species for
egg laying.
CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI
PREDATORY LADYBIRD TUB CONTAINS 25
£29.50
When to use: Apply at first signs of infestation.
Consider 3 applications of SB Plant Invigorator at 3
day intervals to reduce population prior to introduction
of Cryptolaemus
Rates of use: 2-3 ladybirds per 1 m2on infested
plants, repeat at 2 week intervals until predators are
established
Amblyseius Montdorensis
Type: Predatory mite that feeds on many types of
small arthropod prey.
How it works: Ideal for preventive control of whitefly
and thrips in greenhouses. Activity at a lower range
of temperatures gives better establishment in
cooler crops (12-18oC) Explosive population growth
gives better recovery after cold environmental
periods.
Species Controlled: Whiteflys, Thrips, Spider mites
and Eripohyid mites.
AMBLYSEIUS MONTDORENSIS
500 GEMINI WATER PROOF SACHETS CRS FORMULATION-
500 MITES PER SACHET
Rates of use: Any time provided temperatures do
not remain below 10-12°C for extended periods.
£156.00
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