{"product_id":"soft-scale-control-microterys-flavus-25","title":"Soft Scale Control – Microterys flavus (25)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA specialist assassin for soft scale! 🎯 The parasitic wasp \u003cem\u003eMicroterys flavus\u003c\/em\u003e (nietneri) is used to control brown soft scale, \u003cem\u003eCoccus hesperidum\u003c\/em\u003e — the sticky, honeydew-producing scale that plagues many houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiny wasp lays its eggs inside the soft scale; its developing young consume the scale from within, and a new generation of wasps emerges to continue the hunt. Because it's a specialist, it's remarkably effective — just make sure you've identified brown soft scale, as \u003cem\u003eMicroterys\u003c\/em\u003e won't tackle other scale species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace or hang the wasps among the affected plants, out of direct sunlight, near the scale colonies. Warm, stable indoor conditions give the best establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 parasitic wasps. Specific to brown soft scale (\u003cem\u003eCoccus hesperidum\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive beneficial insects ship once a week — your order is dispatched on the \u003cstrong\u003eMonday of the following week\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e when you add other products to your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note: beneficial insects are always sent as a \u003cstrong\u003eseparate shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e and never travel together with plants or other items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct photos courtesy of Biobasiq (Nyttodjur.se).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nyttodjur.se","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65260700729693,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9957\/2282\/files\/Microterys-paa-Coccus-1.w1200.jpg?v=1784123935","url":"https:\/\/www.plantthatplant.com\/de\/products\/soft-scale-control-microterys-flavus-25","provider":"Plantthatplant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}