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Crypto Control Mealybug
€49.90
5/5
(3 Ratings)
Crypto Control contains highly effective predatory insects for the biological control of mealybugs. Ideal for all types of crops, as it acts quickly on high infestations without damaging the plant.
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Description
Crypto Control: The ideal predator against large pests
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a predatory insect that devours mealybugs, used in biological control due to its effectiveness in combating severe infestations of citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) and other species. Although it prefers mealybugs, it can also feed on insects such as aphids. An ideal product for horticultural, ornamental, and fruit crops.
How Cryptolaemus montrouzieri acts
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri can be found as larvae, measuring around 13–14 mm, with a structure similar to mealybugs, which helps them camouflage. Adults, on the other hand, are about 4 mm long and dark brown. They typically have a life cycle of 4 to 7 weeks depending on the temperature. They are not active if the temperature does not drop below 9 °C or exceed 33 °C.
Both larvae and adults feed on mealybugs. Some aspects to consider when applying it are:
- Young larvae and adults primarily eat mealybug eggs.
- Larger larvae are not selective: they catch the prey and eat it whole.
- Although it prefers mealybugs, as it has a broad diet, it can also attack spider mite outbreaks if there are many.
How to use Crypto Control
When using this product, the following steps should be followed:
- Open the container directly over the crop, allowing the adults to release uniformly. Release early in the morning or at dusk.
- Recommended dosage: 2–10 individuals/m² upon detecting the first symptoms. Adjust according to crop type and pest level.
- Storage: A maximum of 48 hours after receipt. Keep between 10–15 °C, away from direct sunlight and pesticides. Avoid breaking the cold chain.
Shipping and conditions
- This product contains living organisms, so it is shipped directly as it has a very short lifespan, ensuring they arrive as healthy as possible to our customers.
- Only available in the Peninsula and Balearic Islands.
- Cannot be purchased cash on delivery.
- Combined orders will be shipped separately if they include this product.
- Due to its characteristics, this product takes approximately 1 week to be distributed.
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16/10/2025
Really effective against those nasty bugs that were colonising everything! My plants are finally breathing. A solution that works, exactly what I needed and fast delivery.
Translated from French
Vraiment efficace contre ces vilaines bêtes qui colonisaient tout! Mes plantes respirent enfin. Une solution qui marche, c'est ce qu'il me fallait et la livraison était rapide.
02/10/2025
Had real issues with those annoying beasts on my tomatoes. Tried it and I'm really pleased! Easy to use and my plants are looking great again. Best decision ever!
Translated from German
Hatte echt Probleme mit diesen lästigen Biestern auf meinen Tomaten. Hab's probiert und bin echt zufrieden! Geht einfach und meine Pflanzen sehen wieder top aus. War die beste Entscheidung!
08/09/2025
Incredible! I thought I'd never get rid of the mealybugs, but with this... it worked like magic! My plants are perfect again, not a bug in sight.
Translated from Spanish
¡Increíble! Pensé que no iba a librarme de las cochinillas, pero con esto... ¡mano de santo! Mis plantas están perfectas otra vez, sin un bicho.