Beneficial Insects-- Success, I Think
So far I have good news to report. A few weeks ago I reported a huge infestation of mealy bugs. I had been using SucraShield and Neem oil to protect a family of frogs living in my greenhouse. I was not getting the upper hand. Thanks to Ray and Camille on this site I ordered 250-300 Cryptolaemus montrouzieri. They are small beetles that look like small ladybugs. I put them in my greenhouse on infected plants Sept. 27. They have mated, layed eggs, and I now have big mealy bug eating larvae. I am told to give them two to four months to see the good results. I am encouraged. Thanks to Orchid Board friends for their great suggestions. I will keep you posted.
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