Green Lacewing Eggs
Target Pests: Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Moths, and other soft bodied insects
Description: Green lacewing adults are green or brown, about 0.5 – 0.75 inches (1-2 cm) long. They have transparent, finely veined wings that are longer than their body. Adults are active at night and feed only on pollen and nectar, which they need in order to lay eggs. Larvae are spindle-shaped with pincher-like mouth-parts. Lacewing larvae are often referred to as alligators due to similarities in appearance.
Use as Biological Control: Lacewings come supplied as either eggs, larvae or adults. Adults will travel around to find aphid populations, but larvae are the only predatory form of this species. Further, while aphids are their main target, they will also attack other soft-bodied insects (e.g. moths, scale, thrips, mealybugs, etc.). Because larvae are fierce predators, they may begin to cannibalize when packaged in close proximity to each other. If larvae are purchased in bottle form, they must be distributed immediately upon receipt
1,000 eggs per 2,000 sqft
Chrysoperla rufilabris
Target Pests: Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Moths, and other soft bodied insects
Description: Green lacewing adults are green or brown, about 0.5 – 0.75 inches (1-2 cm) long. They have transparent, finely veined wings that are longer than their body. Adults are active at night and feed only on pollen and nectar, which they need in order to lay eggs. Larvae are spindle-shaped with pincher-like mouth-parts. Lacewing larvae are often referred to as alligators due to similarities in appearance.
Use as Biological Control: Lacewings come supplied as either eggs, larvae or adults. Adults will travel around to find aphid populations, but larvae are the only predatory form of this species. Further, while aphids are their main target, they will also attack other soft-bodied insects (e.g. moths, scale, thrips, mealybugs, etc.). Because larvae are fierce predators, they may begin to cannibalize when packaged in close proximity to each other. If larvae are purchased in bottle form, they must be distributed immediately upon receipt.
For Best Results: If ants are present, they must be kept under control. Ant populations will work to protect aphids from predators (aphids supply honeydew which ants feed on). Furthermore, while adults are not predators,they will need a sustainable food source such as pollen or nectar.
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