Linnaea Newman

"The way to get good ideas is to get lots of ideas, and throw the bad ones away." 

Dr. Linus Pauling, American theoretical chemist and biologist 1901-94

If you have ever been challenged for a time and cost effective means to relase "Crypts" into large interiorscape plantings, try this: Find a long bamboo or wooden pole with an approximate diameter of three-sixteenths to one-quarter-inch; insert one end of the pole through the pre-manufactured hole in the Green Methods (@ greenmethods.com)  jar lids and into the jar of beetles, being careful not to injure any of them.  The beetles will climb up the pole to the other end, which should be tucked into the target plant or tree’s foliage. 

If it’s not too hot, they may fly off the pole, but should still make it to the foliage — eventually.  Everyone I’ve told of this technique and encouraged  to try it has reported excellent results. I now suggest this dispersal method to everyone.  Now, isn’t this fun?

Last advisory: don’t wear white (or yellow) clothing when you’re releasing C. montrouzieri. They are attracted to white and light colors and may find YOU irresistible.  To avoid catching the beneficial beetles on any yellow sticky traps you may be using, remove traps from the site temporarily.