{"product_id":"cryptoalemus","title":"Australian ladybirds against mealybugs, scale insects \u0026 aphids","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f9f4; padding: 36px; border-radius: 12px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #2d3a2e; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px; max-width: 900px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2f5c36; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eGREEN GUARDIA Cryptolaemus – Australian ladybirds against mealybugs, scale insects \u0026amp; aphids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMealybugs, scale insects and aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e can significantly weaken plants and often leave behind sticky honeydew secretions as well as typical white deposits on leaves, shoots, and stems. The \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian ladybird (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural beneficial insect that specifically tracks down these pests and uses them as a food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the \u003cstrong\u003elarvae and the adult beetles\u003c\/strong\u003e feed primarily on mealybugs and scale insects. Aphids can also occasionally serve as an additional food source. This makes Cryptolaemus ideal for \u003cstrong\u003enaturally supporting the biological balance\u003c\/strong\u003e of your plants – without the need for any chemical agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5c36; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eSuitable areas of application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouseplants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especially suitable for infestations of mealybugs, scale insects, or aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConservatories \u0026amp; greenhouses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal conditions for using these beneficial ladybirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental plants \u0026amp; potted plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports the natural regulation of pest populations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrchids \u0026amp; sensitive plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle method without chemical residues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors \u0026amp; protected areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Particularly suitable for constant temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5c36; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen the tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully open the shipping tube directly at the site of application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease the beneficials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully place the beetles near the infested plant or position the open tube in the immediate vicinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet nature take its course:\u003c\/strong\u003e The beneficial insects will actively search for mealybugs, scale insects, and other suitable food sources and will begin their search independently after release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5c36; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eImportant notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal at temperatures between 20 °C and 30 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo chemicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use chemical pesticides before or after release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse immediately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the beneficial insects as soon as possible after receipt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered in a tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ladybirds are delivered securely in a shipping tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn case of severe infestation:\u003c\/strong\u003e An additional release may be useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e6f5e6; padding: 16px; border-left: 4px solid #2f5c36; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e🐞 \u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the ladybirds as close as possible to the infested parts of the plant – this allows them to find mealybugs and scale insects particularly quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Green Guardia - Ihr Schädlingsexperte","offers":[{"title":"1x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 5m²","offer_id":53215520751955,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_1x_79981","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 10m²","offer_id":53215520784723,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_2x_79998","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 15m²","offer_id":53215520817491,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_3x_90223","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 20m²","offer_id":53215520850259,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_4x_90230","price":64.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 25m²","offer_id":53215520883027,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_5x_90247","price":79.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 30m²","offer_id":53215520915795,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_6x_90254","price":94.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 35m²","offer_id":53215520948563,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_7x_90261","price":109.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 40m²","offer_id":53215520981331,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_8x_90278","price":124.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 45m²","offer_id":53215521014099,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_9x_90285","price":139.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x 10 beneficial insects for approx. 50m²","offer_id":53215638847827,"sku":"Cryptolaemus_10x_90292","price":154.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4825\/0195\/files\/australischer-marienkaefer-gegen-wolllaeuse-schmierlaeuse-blattlaeuse-8461338.png?v=1780485231","url":"https:\/\/greenguardio.shop\/en\/products\/cryptoalemus","provider":"Green Guardia - Ihr Experte für Schädlinge und Pflanzen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}