Green Lacewing Adults - Aphid Control

$50.00

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SKU: 670
Minus Plus
TARGET PESTS

Scientific Name: Chrysoperla rufilabris

LARVAE:
As a general predator, green lacewing larvae feed on Aphids, Small Caterpillars, Whiteflies, Mites, Scale, Thrips, Psyllids, Mealybugs, and many other soft-bodied insects.

ADULT:
Adults feed on pollen, honeydew and nectar.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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Green Lacewings, also known as the Aphid Exterminator, are essential defenders against a wide range of garden pests. These delicate insects, measuring about ½ - ¾ inches, lay tiny eggs near pest populations, which hatch into larvae within days. The larvae, resembling alligators, actively hunt and feed on soft-bodied pests for 2-4 weeks before pupating and emerging as adults. Each female can lay up to 200 eggs, ensuring a continuous cycle of pest control. To optimize their effectiveness, consider the specific pests, level of infestation, life cycle timing, and environmental conditions of your garden when choosing between larvae, eggs, or adults for introduction.


EGGS:
Low-cost control for limited infestation.
Green lacewing eggs are oblong and laid on hair-like filaments that hang from the underside of leaves. This protects the eggs from predators and also prevents the hatchlings from consuming one another. At +70°F., eggs take 7-14 days to hatch.

LARVAE:
Immediate treatment of pest infestation.
They are about 2-3 mm big and there will be only a few hatched before receipt if any as we do not want them to eat each other during transit. They are warm stored so they will hatch much quicker (usually in about 3-5 days, 70DF+) as opposed to the 7-14 days it takes for them to hatch if you were to just order the eggs. In their larval stage, these "Aphid Lions" consume vast quantities of unwanted pests and their eggs. This is their predatory stage, and they have a voracious appetite — one solitary larval lacewing can consume up to 50 Aphids a day! Lacewing larvae will live between 2-3 weeks before pupating. They have brown or grey stripes and a humpback-shaped body.

ADULT:
Establish a population in a large area.
In the adult stage, green lacewings will travel around and pollinate your garden while seeking areas near aphid populations to lay their eggs. These winged insects are bright green in color with long, slender bodies and distinct copper-colored eyes. Adults can live 4-6 weeks.

 

 

 


PRO TIPS
  • ANTS & LACEWING EGGS
    Ants will feed on lacewing eggs. If ants are present, be sure to control the infestation before releasing, or hatch eggs indoors in packaging before releasing.
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  • GOOD BUG DIET
    Maintaining your growing operation relies on well-fed beneficial insects as your natural defenders. By providing dependable food sources, you enhance their strength and effectiveness. Learn more here.

  • Pesticides, even-wetting agents, and spreader-stickers may adversely affect green lacewing survival. Broad spectrum and systemic insecticides are toxic to lacewings.

  • Depending on the size and type of plants, the number and type of pests, other predator and parasite populations, and temperature, the frequency of releases may be affected.

     


CROPS

CROPS
Vegetable Crops
Soft Fruit Crops
Ornamental Crops
Tree Nursery

USAGES
Greenhouses
Interiorscapes
Field Crops
Gardens
Orchards

INTRODUCTION RATES

EGGS:
1 insect per sq. ft., monthly, as needed.

LARVAE:
1 insect per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3-5 times

ADULT:
1 insect per 10 sq. ft. or 5,000 per acre.

It's important to note that these introduction rates serve as general guidelines and can differ depending on the specific pest species, the plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.
APPLICATION

EGGS IN RICE HULLS
Gently disperse eggs and rice hulls into hanging boxes. Hang box on infested plant limb, out of direct sunlight.

Each pack of lacewing eggs in rice hulls will include hanging boxes according to the quantity that was ordered.

1k- 5 boxes

2.5k - 5 boxes

5k - 10 boxes

10k - 15 boxes

100k - 100 boxes

EGGS ON HANGING CARDS
Hang card on infested plant limb, out of direct sunlight.

LARVAE
For best results, release larvae immediately. Gently disperse larvae evenly onto infested plant. Leave container around infested plant to allow any remaining predatory larvae to be released.

ADULT
For best results, release adults immediately. It is recommended to release in the morning or evening. Remove lid and gently tap container to release. Use cardboard (included) to regulate amount released throughout target area.

 

STORAGE

For best results, introduce immediately. 

DISCLAIMER / SHIPPING POLICY

STORE POLICIES

Thank you for shopping with us! Before placing your order, please review our Shipping Policy and Refund and Return Policy. By completing your purchase, you agree to these terms.

We do not provide recommendations on pesticide use. Products are sold for home use only, not commercial use.

QUALITY GUARANTEE

If your beneficial insects or other perishable products are not viable when delivered, email info@naturesgoodguys.sbs within 48 hours of delivery with your order number and a description of the problem. Photos may be requested. Approved replacements ship on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

  • Open your package right away and check for storage instructions. Some products need refrigeration, and improper storage voids the guarantee.
  • Ice packs help moderate temperature in transit and are not expected to arrive frozen.
  • Some insects need time at room temperature before they become active, and many are hard to see without magnification.

SHIPPING

  • Processing: 1 to 3 business days. Orders placed by 12:00 pm Pacific may process the same day, but this is not guaranteed.
  • Overnight: ships Monday to Thursday, and Friday for addresses with Saturday delivery, excluding holidays.
  • Second Day: ships Monday to Wednesday, and Thursday for addresses with Saturday delivery.
  • USPS: ships Monday to Friday.
  • We do not ship to PO boxes.

Some products are harvested on set days, and we may hold shipments during extreme weather to protect product quality. We will contact you if your order is delayed significantly.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS

Please contact us within 30 minutes of placing your order to change or cancel it.

RETURNS AND REPLACEMENTS

Beneficial insects and other perishable products cannot be returned; they are covered by the Quality Guarantee above. Unopened garden supplies and tools can be returned within 30 days. Full details are in our Refund and Return Policy.

Replacements are not available for an incorrect shipping address, storage or use instructions not followed, or packages left uncollected after delivery.

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