Host Range/ Effective against:

• Vine Mealybug (Planococcus ficus)
• Citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri)
• Citrophilous mealybug (Pseudococcus calceolariae)

Real PermiFIX

• Poses no threat to non-target insects
• Serves as a supplement to naturally occurring enemies of mealybug (Real ChrysoFIX, Real CryptoFIX etc.)
• Corrective chemical treatments can be avoided
• No chemical residues – thus no market restrictions
• They contribute to resistance management – mealybugs are not able to develop resistance against parasite attack.

Real PermiFIX are best introduced in spring/early summer, when the first mealybug eggs and crawlers are seen in the field. Preventative measures are far more effective than curative control of mealybug.

Real PermiFIX is most effective at temperatures between 17-32°C.

Seek advice from a 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.