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Rhyzobug

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Rhyzobius lophanthae – Predatory Beetle

Why is this product not available for direct purchase? This item has a lead time of 10-14 days. To place an order, please contact us at [email protected]. We will confirm your order and provide delivery details for your growing space.

How It Works: Rhyzobius lophanthae feeds on all stages of armored scale. Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales, feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover. 

Target Pests: Controls all stages of armored scales like Californian red scale (Aonidiella aurantii), Oleander scale (Aspidiotus nerii) and Rose scale. Is known to also feed on the Brown soft scale (Coccus hesperidum). 

Best Use: In scale 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 bottle in a cool, dark location at around 14°C until use.

Step 2: Placement ​

Apply 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. 

​Step 3: Repeat Applications

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

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. We guarantee the product will arrive before end of day Saturday.

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.

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.

We do not offer local pickup for any purchases made on our website.

If you are exempt from any government or provincial taxes, please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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