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Contains
Adalia bipunctata (2-spot ladybird) supplied as larvae. Unit: 100 in a box with popcorn. Target Pest
Attacks many species of aphid. Instructions
» | Introduce into aphid colonies on infested plants. | » | Once the box is clear of all visible larvae, leave the open box against the affected plants. There may still be larvae hidden in the box and they will move onto the plants later. |
Introduction Rates
As a guide introduce 1 larva per 20 aphids. Conditions
No special conditions required. If using outdoors avoid introducing in wet or windy conditions. Storage
» Preferably use within 1-2 days. Keep the box in a cool place out of strong light until ready to use.
» The box contains sufficient food to keep the larvae fed for a few days but they can become cannibalistic. Technical Information
Both adults and larvae eat aphids but will prey on other small insects, mites or each other if food becomes scarce. Older larvae can consume up to 100 aphids a day. Larvae are very mobile and are grey/black in colour with a number of bright spots. They grow up to around 5mm long and have six legs towards the front of their body. Adults are orange/red in colour with the characteristic 2 spots.
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