RHYZOBUG 500 - Predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae
90 ml tube, containing 500 beetles in a carrier of buckwheat hulls
*THIS ITEM CARRIES A LEAD TIME OF 10-14 DAYS*
Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Small scales are consumed entirely. On larger scales, feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover.
Use Rhyzobug for the biological pest control of:
- Diaspis boisduvalii
- Aspidiotis nerii
- Aonidiella aurantii
- Aulacaspis spp
- and other species of armoured scale insects.
Instructions for using Rhyzobius lophantha
Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release.
Optimal temperatures for Rhyzobug are around 25°C (77°F). Lower temperature slows down the development of Rhyzobius lophanthae.
Dosage:
The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start the introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Introduction rates for outdoor crops typically range from 500 to 3,000 per ha/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice.
