Green Lacewing Eggs

Green Lacewing Eggs (Chrysoperla rufilabris) are an essential part of any pest management strategy, providing early establishment of natural predators for sustained control of a wide range of pests. These eggs hatch into voracious larvae that begin consuming soft-bodied pests almost immediately, making them ideal for preventative care and ongoing protection.

Why Choose Green Lacewing Eggs?

• Target Pests: Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies, and other soft-bodied pests.
• Key Benefits: Eggs offer a gradual release of predatory larvae, ensuring a long-term, natural solution for pest control. Perfect for greenhouses, orchards, gardens, and vineyards.

How to Decide How Many You Need

The quantity of Green Lacewing Eggs required depends on the level of infestation, area size, and pest pressure:

• Preventative Use: For general pest prevention, use 1 egg per sq. ft., applied monthly. This is ideal for low-pressure situations or as a maintenance measure.
• Active Infestations: For moderate to heavy pest pressure, use 1 egg per 3 sq. ft., applied weekly. Repeating applications ensures continuous protection as larvae hatch.
• Large-Scale Applications: For broad areas like farms or large greenhouses, use 5,000–10,000 eggs per acre, applied as needed based on pest monitoring results.

If unsure, consider starting with a smaller amount and monitoring pest populations to adjust releases accordingly.

How They Work

• Lifecycle: Female Green Lacewings lay tiny, oval-shaped yellow or green eggs attached to fine stalks near pest colonies.
  • Hatch Time: 2–7 days.
  • Larval Stage: Newly hatched larvae actively hunt and consume pests for 2–4 weeks.
  • Reproductive Cycle: Each female adult can lay up to 200 eggs, creating a repeating cycle of pest control.

Temperature & Introduction Rates

• Optimal Temperature Range: 60–95°F.
• Introduction Rates:
  • Preventative Use: 1 egg per sq. ft., monthly.
  • Active Infestations: 1 egg per 3 sq. ft., weekly.
  • Large-Scale Applications: 5,000–10,000 eggs per acre, as needed.

How to Apply

Green Lacewing Eggs are available in two easy-to-use formats:

1. Eggs in Rice Hulls:

   • Gently disperse eggs and rice hulls into hanging release boxes (included with purchase).
   • Hang the release box on an infested plant limb, away from direct sunlight.
   • Box counts included per order:
     • 1K–2.5K Eggs: 5 boxes.
     • 5K Eggs: 10 boxes.
     • 10K Eggs: 15 boxes.

2. Eggs on Hanging Cards:

   • Hang cards directly near pest colonies for targeted control.

Available Options

• 5,000 Eggs in Rice Hulls in Pouch (LWE-5KRP) – $16.99
• 5,000 Eggs on 30 Hanging Cards (LWECARDED-5K) – $16.99

Pro Tips for Success

• Monitor Early: Identify pest activity and introduce eggs as soon as possible to prevent outbreaks.
• Avoid Pesticides: Even mild wetting agents or systemic pesticides can harm lacewing eggs and larvae.
• Supplemental Diet: Enhance lacewing survival with our Good Bug Supplemental Diet, a protein-rich food source designed to maximize the effectiveness of beneficial insects.

Storage

• Store eggs in the fridge at 50–60°F for up to 14 days. For best results, release as soon as possible.

Shipping

All Green Lacewing Eggs are shipped overnight from Tip Top Bio-Control to ensure live delivery.