Bottle of cryptobug on a white background
Image of cryptobug-L insect: cryptolaemus montrouzieri on leaf
Bottle of cryptobug on a white background
Image of cryptobug-L insect: cryptolaemus montrouzieri on leaf

Cryptobug-L

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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri – Predatory Beetle

How It Works: Larvae consume the pests entirely. 

Target Pests:

Best Use: As a curative treatment, directly in infested areas where you have seen Mealybugs.

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 bottles in a cool, dark location at around 14°C until use.

Step 2: Placement 

Spin the bottle gently before use and apply it to the infested leaves. The product can be applied on the rock wool slabs, on leaves, or via Dibox application boxes.

How to use Cryptobug-L from Koppert

Step 3: Repeat Applications

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

What to Expect Upon Arrival:

  • Bottles will be packed in a protective eco box with ice packs and buffer packs to ensure safe transport.
  • Each bottle 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 bottles 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.

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 [email protected], 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 [email protected] for more information.

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