Biomont
based on Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
is a voracious predator of
sucking pests including mealybug,
aphids, thrips, soft scale both
larva and adults. Biomont look
like large, faster-moving mealybugs,
covered by white waxy material,
which makes tendrils on the body
and more readily distinguished
by their chewing mouthparts feed
on pests in large numbers.
Biomont
is available as adults packed
in bottles of 25, 100, 500 and
2500 each mixed with its food,
inert carrier & paper strips.
For curative control of light
mealybug infestations, release
2-3 adult beetles per
.
Use 10-12/
for control of heavy mealybug
populations. Make 3-4 releases
at 2-3 week intervals. Predators
do best in warm, humid condition.
It is applied to crops like citrus,
grapes, guava, mango, custard
apple, pomegranate, vegetables
and other herbs and ornamentals
crops. Biomont application should
be done preferably in evening.
Avoid chemical pesticide before/after
the application of Biomont.