{"product_id":"aphid-midge","title":"Aphid Midge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphid Midge (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAphidoletes aphidimyza) will tackle a wide range of aphid species and are particularly useful for controlling aphids in early and late season. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdults actively hunt for aphid colonies - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnce an adult female (around 2mm long) finds a colony she will lay her eggs next to it - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe eggs hatch into highly visible orange larvae which feed on the colonies of all types of aphids. Up to 60 different species of aphid.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLarvae inject a poison into the aphid to paralyse it and dissolve the body contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larvae take 7-16 days to mature before pupating in soil or compost and adults emerge after 10-14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Aphid_Predator_Instructions.jpg?v=1788532258\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe smaller size packs, 250 cocoons are only available March - September.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh.  This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched. \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Order by 10am Monday for same week despatch by Ladybird Plant Care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"250 cocoons","offer_id":54855345144135,"sku":"APL-C1-BL-S","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 cocoons","offer_id":54855345176903,"sku":"APL-C4-BL-M","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Aphisonrose.jpg?v=1788345079","url":"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/products\/aphid-midge","provider":"Natural Grower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}