Extremely efficient, the Spined Soldier Bug (Podisus maculiventris) is a voracious predator of over 100 different insect pests, including the larvae of Mexican bean beetle, European corn borer, corn earworm, cabbage looper, cabbageworm, Colorado potato beetle and flea beetles. This valuable beneficial insect feeds by penetrating its prey with a harpoon-like proboscis and sucking out the insects body fluids.
Release 1 to 2 predators per sq. ft. depending on pest infestation. Adults are highly mobile, and will spread rapidly throughout the release area by walking and flying. Nymphs can quickly walk from plant to plant.
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Shipped Free (Federal Express). Orders must be received by noon (MST) Wednesday to ship the following week. If faster delivery is required, Next Day services are available at an extra charge. Please call.
IMPORTANT! Beneficial Insect orders received through Wednesday AM will be shipped the following Monday or Tuesday. If multiple shipments or a later ship date is required please specify on the shipping page of the check out process.
Please call us at (406) 582-0920 if you have questions concerning the shipping of our beneficial insects.
Guarantee: Planet Natural guarantees live, timely delivery of our beneficial insects. Instructions are provided with each order.
Note: This item is perishable. Once your order has shipped, a Fed Ex tracking number will be sent to you via email to determine when your package will arrive. We will NOT be responsible for "live shipments" left unattended at your doorstep. If you will not be home during the day, we encourage orders to be delivered to a work address. |
