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Old 16-12-2003, 01:04 AM
Cecil Kimber
 
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Default Mealy bug control

When the Phals start blooming the Mealies start breeding. I'd like to get a
jump on it this year. Has anyone had success with biological controls? I'm
considering releasing some Cryptolaemus montrouzieri into the greenhouse.
These are the commonly named Australian Ladybug. Supposedly both the adults
and larvae are predacious. They are supposedly useful in controlling citrus
and longtail mealies outdoors. Anyone tried them in a greenhouse? Merry
Ho, Ho!