Voracious ladybird against aphids

What is Adalia-System?

• The biological control agent Adalia bipunctata
• Known as the two-spotted ladybird  
• Both larvae and adults are efficient against several aphid species 

What are the benefits of Adalia-System?

• Biological control of all aphid species at all stages
• Also efficient against smaller organisms such as spider mites and mite eggs  
• Can be used at high prey density 

How does biological control with Adalia-System work?

• Females can lay more than 1,000 eggs, on average about 20 a day
• Immediately after hatching, the larvae actively search for prey  
• Mature larvae consume as many or even more aphids than adults, hundreds a day
• They work faster and more intensively in large aphid colonies
• The ladybirds are capable of killing an aphid hot spot within 1 week 

In which crops can you introduce Adalia-System?  

• Public green areas such as avenue trees and parks
• Tree nursery
• Soft fruit such as raspberry 

Want to know more? Please contact your Biobest advisor for tailored advice.

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