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Real NephiFIX
Nephus spp
Real NephiFIX (Nephus spp) are predatory beetles, indigenous to South Africa, that prey on mealybug & other insects such as Cochineal and some soft scales. These beetles are high-density feeders with a voracious appetite for mealybug, therefore they are perfect for use in hot spots.
Effective against:
- Vine Mealybug (Planococcus ficus)
- Citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri)
- Long-tailed mealybug (Pseudococcus longispinus)
- Oleander mealybug (Paracoccus burnerae)
- Citrophilous mealybug (Pseudococcus calceolariae)
- Pink hibiscus mealybug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus)
- Also closely related mealybug & some soft scale including hemispherical scale.
Real NephiFIX:
- Serves as a supplement to naturally occurring enemies of mealybug (Real CryptoFIX, Real PermiFIX, Real AnaFIX)
- Corrective chemical treatments can be avoided
- Can handle high temperatures.
Real NephiFIX are best released in spring & early summer, before mealybug populations build up to high levels. Winter releases are not recommended due to low temperature and the consequent reduction in mealybug populations.
Real NephiFIX is a robust beetle that works effectively between temperatures of 18 - 38 degrees Celsius.
Seek advice from RealIPM Technical Consultant before introduction. Manage your spray program by looking at the Sensitivity and Compatibility charts. If pesticides are required, always check for side-effects and select products that are least harmful in your IPM program. Use the Biobest Side Effects app or access the Biobest side-effects manual online.