ARBICO Organics Lindorus Lophanthae Purple Scale Predator Beneficial Insects

This beneficial devours both soft and hard scale insects in any type of growing environment.

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Lindorus lophanthae is a black lady beetle that thrives in temperatures of 59-77° F and a relative humidity of 20-90%. Both adults and larvae feed on soft scale, including purple, black, brown, and red, as well as mealybugs and insect eggs.

Appearance: Small (2.5 mm./1/10 in.) shiny, black lady bird beetles. The larvae are grey alligator shaped with light colored bands running along the abdomen.

Release rates: 100/250 sq. ft. for light infestations or 100/100 sq. ft. for heavy infestations.

This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: This product works as a beneficial insect for control of the following: Citrus Red Scale (aka California Red Scale) (Aonidiella aurantii), Citrus Yellow Scale (aka California Yellow Scale) (Aonidiella citrina), Scale (Mult.)

Shelf Life: Use within 18 hours of receipt.

Instructions

Environment: Outdoors, Crops, Orchards & Vineyards, Nursery, Greenhouse, Grow Room, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Container Plants

Storage: If not releasing immediately, keep in a cool (42-50°F) dark place out of direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate. 73-86°F, 65%RH