Description :
Lady bird beetle, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri introduced from Australia is a potential bio control agent and is being utilized on many crops in Southern India.
Mealybugs or scale insects constitute the natural food of certain ladybird beetles. The adult beetles as well as their larvae (grubs) seek the pests and feed voraciously on all stages. They often wipe out the entire pest colonies
Target pests :
Mealy bugs in guava, papaya, mango, cotton, tapioca and etc.
Recommended dosage :
10Adults / tree or 250 adult/ ac
No. of release recommended :
Thrice during the season with an interval of 30 days.
Cost per unit :
Rs.4/ adult
