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Podisus maculiventris
Spined soldier bug
Nymphs and adults hunt exposed caterpillars and beetle larvae in the canopy, including larger larvae.
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CAD prices checked 2026-09-19. Prices are a snapshot; availability is not live.
Show delivery guidance
The source shop lists a Thursday 21:00 cutoff (labelled EST) for next-week delivery. Confirm production and delivery timing with Anatis.
Your requested delivery week is unconfirmed. Production lead time and transit time are separate.
Personal guidance for your crop, conditions and pest pressure.
Plan your next step
- What does it target?
- Caterpillars & moths
- Where might it fit?
- Species, crop and timing matter. Ask a specialist how these options could fit.
Discuss your crop and production setting with a specialist to confirm suitability.
- Which conditions matter?
- Optimal conditions: 20–30°C and 50–70% humidity. Adults and late nymphs enter diapause below 15°C with day lengths shorter than 13–14 hours.
- What should I confirm before ordering?
- Confirm the crop, pest species and growing conditions with a specialist before choosing an introduction program. Confirm the supplied format, quantity, release timing and delivery schedule.
Putting your solution to work
Practical guidance
Show application guidance
Release directly into infested plants in late afternoon when temperatures are cooler. Ensure target prey are present before application.
Show introduction rates
| Introduction | Quantity | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive | 1–2 individuals/m² | 1–2 weeks | Until control |
| Curative | 5–10 individuals/m² | 1–2 weeks | Until control |
Show storage & handling
Use upon receipt. Confirm any short-term holding arrangements with Anatis.
PRODUCT RESOURCE
↓Technical sheet
Application and handling information for this solution.
Planning your order
Living beneficials are produced to order. There can be a week between ordering and delivery; confirm the schedule with the team before planning releases.
Transit is generally 24–48 hours after dispatch, depending on location. Production lead time and transit time are separate. Collection must be arranged in advance; there is no walk-in store with standing inventory.
Discuss the suitable formulation, quantity and timing when requesting a quote. Use the handling instructions for the product you receive.
FAQShow sources and review dates
- Catalogue revision
- 2026–2027 · English v8 · PDF pages 6
- Website content reviewed
- Product resource
- Podisus maculiventris-202509-EN.pdf ↓
- Technical sheet revision
- See the revision printed in the original PDF. A date in the filename is not necessarily the document revision.
The website review date is separate from the document revision. Product-specific instructions and unresolved questions should be confirmed with Anatis.
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