ColeoLiv Release Instructions

ColeoLiv Coleomegilla maculata

Storage and Handling

• For best results, use immediately.
• Open the container and distribute beetles evenly over plants in the early morning or late afternoon.
• Avoid refrigeration or freezing; if needed, store in a dark place at 4°- 8°C with 50% humidity.

Ideal Environment

Optimal temperature range is between 24°C and 27°C. Relative humidity should be maintained at 60%. It does not breed at temperatures below 17°C and above 38°C.

The Life Cycle

Egg Stage: Females lay their eggs on the underside of leaves, near prey colonies

Pupal Stage: Larvae pupate in a sheltered area on the plant and emerge as adults 5 days later.

Adult Stage: Adults are highly mobile, capable of both crawling and flying, ensuring excellent distribution throughout the crop. Females begin laying eggs 4 days after emerging and can lay between 200-1000 eggs.