Bio Control

scatgo · 23rd May 2010, 01:35 PM

How dose one go about dealing with a cottony cushion scale infestation with vedalia beetle? Where would you get the beetles? Cany you just buy them some where?

Eric Frei · 23rd May 2010, 06:17 PM

In Oz we can but bugs, like here.

Cryptolaemus - mealybug predator - Integrated Pest Management by Bugs for Bugs

But for you, you have to look.

Try this place and ask them who else etc.

Koppert Biological Systems supplies home gardeners and professional growers bumblebees for pollination and beneficial insects for pest control.

scatgo · 24th May 2010, 03:11 AM

Thanks. I have been looking into things and it looks like what we call Ladybugs "Hippodamia convergens" are easy to get. Many websites sell them for gardens. I guess the problem was I was looking for the ones from your side of the world because they are said to be the best at controlling the type of scale I have. They might not be as good but they are cheap and I am sure a lot easier to get. I will give it a try and let you all know how it works out.

Thanks for the help.

b) Live Ladybugs in mesh bag 1500 adults

Eric Frei · 24th May 2010, 09:07 AM

Yeah, let us know how it goes .... might get some action shots eh.

jmcg.insight.gardens · 24th May 2010, 08:28 PM

23rd May 2010, 01:35 PM	#1
scatgo Sappling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glen Cove NY Posts: 10	Bio Control How dose one go about dealing with a cottony cushion scale infestation with vedalia beetle? Where would you get the beetles? Cany you just buy them some where?

23rd May 2010, 06:17 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: Bio Control In Oz we can but bugs, like here. Cryptolaemus - mealybug predator - Integrated Pest Management by Bugs for Bugs But for you, you have to look. Try this place and ask them who else etc. Koppert Biological Systems supplies home gardeners and professional growers bumblebees for pollination and beneficial insects for pest control. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

24th May 2010, 03:11 AM	#3
scatgo Sappling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glen Cove NY Posts: 10	Re: Bio Control Thanks. I have been looking into things and it looks like what we call Ladybugs "Hippodamia convergens" are easy to get. Many websites sell them for gardens. I guess the problem was I was looking for the ones from your side of the world because they are said to be the best at controlling the type of scale I have. They might not be as good but they are cheap and I am sure a lot easier to get. I will give it a try and let you all know how it works out. Thanks for the help. b) Live Ladybugs in mesh bag 1500 adults

24th May 2010, 09:07 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: Bio Control Yeah, let us know how it goes .... might get some action shots eh. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

24th May 2010, 08:28 PM	#5
jmcg.insight.gardens Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mannering Park, Australia Posts: 623	Re: Bio Control

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