Koppert Coleobug 1000 predatory beetle on a white background
Cardboard cylinder with a label on a white background
Close-up of a coleobug larva on a green leaf eating an aphid
Koppert Coleobug 1000 predatory beetle on a white background
Cardboard cylinder with a label on a white background
Close-up of a coleobug larva on a green leaf eating an aphid

Coleobug

$119.13 CAD

Coleomegilla maculata – Predatory Beetle

This item has a lead time of 10-14 days. We will confirm your order and provide delivery details for your growing space.

How It Works: Coleomegilla maculata is a versatile and voracious predatory beetle that feeds on a wide range of prey, such as aphids and mealybugs. Both larvae and adults actively explore the environment in search of prey, guided by visual and chemical cues (such as aphid pheromones). Once located, the prey is captured with their mouthparts and consumed directly. The larvae can consume more than 30 aphids per day. 

Target Pests: Controls all stages of aphids and mealybugs 

Best Use: In aphid hotspots.

Shelf Life: within 1-2 days of receipt.

Step 1: Arrival 

Upon arrival, please ensure that you place the product out immediately or within 1-2 days of receipt. Do not store the product in the refrigerator; instead, place the bags in a cool, dark location at around 14°C until use.

Step 2: Placement 

  • Lay the bottle horizontally and rotate it to blend the beneficial insects with the carrier material.
  • Remove the cap and start applying small portions so that larvae are placed directly on or near aphid hotspots.
  • Depending on the infestation, apply the necessary amount directly onto aphid colonies according to your target dose.

Step 3: Repeat Applications

To keep this predatory insect in your crop, you will want to introduce additional bags on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. 

What to Expect Upon Arrival:

  • Cylindar will be packed in a protective eco box with ice packs and buffer packs to ensure safe transport.
  • Each cylindar contains larval predatory insects in a carrier material, along with food for their survival.
  • You may notice little movement upon arrival. This is normal, as the larvae will hide in the buckwheat during transport.
  • You can do a quick check on the bags by downloading this video: Larval Check in Buckwheat

Most of our products contain living organisms; therefore, we must follow specific procedures to guarantee their safe transportation from our door to yours.

  • All orders received before Wednesday (3:00 pm EST) will ship the following week.
  • If there is a holiday the ship day will be delayed one (1) business day.
  • Orders are not shipped or delivered on Sundays or holidays.
  • We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Have your order sent to a physical address or direct to a UPS/Purolator Depot.
  • We do not ship to territories.
  • We do not offer local pickup for any purchases made on our website.

IMPORTANT! Customers who live in remote regions, often have difficulty getting home deliveries, or are not available to receive their package, please use a UPS or Purolator Hold for pick-up point/Access point. Put HFPU and the access point name in the "Company" section, plus fill out the shipping information for the chosen location.

Due to wildlife regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador, we require a copy of your permit to possess & import live wildlife before we can send you beneficial insects. If you are unaware of these regulations please contact retail@koppert.ca, and we will send you the correct information to reach out to your government.

If you are exempt from any government or provincial taxes, please reach out to retail@koppert.ca for more information.

Size Coleobug 1000
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