Adalia bipunctata
Anatis Bioprotection
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Adalia bipunctata is a ladybug beetle predator of various soft-bodied insects, such as aphids, scale insects, and spider mites. Under the most favorable conditions, it lays eggs that hatch into larvae particularly effective against aphid colonies.
This product is offered in containers of adult individuals. Due to their tendency to disperse, it's use is recommended in closed cultivation spaces where the ladybug is confined with its prey.
Specifications
| Format Bulk |
| Ideal temperature 15°C – 35°C |
| Ideal humidity 30% – 90% |
| Predatory period 120 days |
| Introduction frequency 4 weeks |
| Storage Refrigerator |
| Use Immediately |
Method
For treatment
20 individuals per square meter, repeat as necessary.
20 individuals per square meter, repeat as necessary.
Instructions
- Place the ladybirds on the foliage near the infested areas. If not possible, place the open container at the base of the infested plants.
Precautions
- Use upon receipt. If necessary, store in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24 to 48 hours.
- Prefer use in a greenhouse or cultivation tent. If outdoor use is necessary, encourage Adalia to stay on-site by introducing them in the evening onto wet foliage.
- Do not combine Adalia bipunctata with the introduction of lacewings, as ladybirds may attack the eggs.
Questions
Can I use Adalia bipunctata at home ?
We do not recommend introducing Adalia bipunctata in the house. Ladybugs, being flying insects, will be more effective in a greenhouse, a grow tent, or any other enclosed growing environment.
Can Adalia bipunctata proliferate in my plants ?
No, Adalia bipunctata require specific environmental conditions and a large quantity of prey to reproduce. These conditions are not typically met in an enclosed growing environment.
I don't see the Adalia bipunctata I introduced, is this normal?
If you no longer see the Adalia bipunctata you introduced, they have likely dispersed beyond the treatment area.
Are there any risks associated with using Adalia bipunctata?
Native ladybugs such as Adalia bipunctata do not bite. They normally pose no risk to humans.