*Recommended for control of armored and soft scale, immatures of soft and hard scale, eggs of various insects, mealybugs, and ACP.  General predator. Voracious eaters.

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General Information

 

Rhyzobius lophanthae are ready for release upon receipt.  Release later in the day as Rhyzobius are active at night. Keep predators inside container in cool conditions.  Release within one day of receipt. 

 

Target Crops: Citrus and Ornamentals

Preferred Pest Stage: All pest stages

Sex Ratio: 50% female

Fecundity: High fecundity. Averages 500 per female

Life Cycle: 25-30 days

Longevity: 30 days

Release Rate: Depending on infestation, release 500-1,000/acre, two to four times per season.  Release at flush.  Active in temperatures as low as 40 degrees.

Release Method: Release 250 - 500 per acre, two to four times per year. Release 5 to 10 per tree.  For spot treatments of heavy scale, release 20 to 40 per tree.  Release late in the day as the Rhyzobius are active at night.  

Timing: Release when target pests are present.  

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