Mealybugs and scales can cause significant damage to agricultural and horticultural crops by feeding on plant sap and transmitting plant diseases.

Koppert provides effective sustainable solutions for mealybug control through parasitic wasps, predatory beetles, and lacewings:

• Parasitic wasps, exemplified by Anagyrus vladimiri (Citripar), parasitize citrus mealybugs and vine mealybugs, with their larvae consuming the internal tissues of the pests, resulting in population reduction.
• Predatory beetles, such as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Cryptobug, Cryptobug-L), actively prey on mealybugs, making it suitable for both blanket releases in high-population crops and targeted hotspots. The mobility of both adult beetles and larvae ensures versatility in control strategies.
• Lacewings, represented by Chrysoperla carnea (Chrysopa, Chrysopa-E), contribute to mealybug control even in cooler temperatures, as their voracious larvae actively hunt and reduce mealybug populations.

Koppert's diverse range of mealybug control products offers sustainable solutions for integrated pest management in various crops.