Green Lacewing Adults

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Green Lacewing Adults (Chrysoperla rufilabris)

Green Lacewing Adults, provided in convenient bottles, are a powerful and versatile solution for managing a wide range of soft-bodied pests. These beneficial insects target aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies, and more, making them ideal for gardens, orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses. As both predators and pollinators, Green Lacewing Adults contribute to ecological balance while supporting sustainable pest control.

Once released, female lacewings lay eggs on fine stalks near pest colonies. Eggs hatch within 2–7 days into predatory larvae, which immediately begin feeding on nearby pests. Each adult female can lay up to 200 eggs, ensuring a self-sustaining cycle of pest suppression. Adults also feed on nectar, pollen, and honeydew, supporting other beneficial insect populations. With an optimal temperature range of 60–95°F, Green Lacewing Adults are well-suited for large-scale applications or as part of an integrated pest management strategy.


Why Choose Green Lacewing Adults?

  • Target Pests: Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies, and other soft-bodied insects.
  • Dual Role: Adults act as both predators and pollinators, feeding on pests as well as nectar and pollen.
  • Long-Term Control: Females lay eggs near pest colonies, creating predatory larvae for sustained pest suppression.
  • Scalable Applications: Ideal for both small gardens and large-scale environments like orchards and farms.

How They Work

  • Lifecycle Contribution:
    • Females lay eggs on fine stalks near pest infestations.
    • Eggs hatch in 2–7 days into predatory larvae that immediately target pests.
    • Adults contribute to pollination and overwinter in sheltered spaces, re-emerging in the next growing season.
  • Reproductive Potential: Each female lays up to 200 eggs, ensuring a steady predator population.

How to Decide How Many You Need

  • Preventative Use: Release 1 adult per 10 sq. ft. for pest maintenance in smaller areas like gardens or greenhouses.
  • Large-Scale Applications: Use 5,000 adults per acre for orchards, vineyards, or farms.
  • Monitoring: Adjust release rates based on pest density and area size.

Pro Tips for Success

  • Release Immediately: Introduce adults to the target area as soon as they arrive.
  • Timing Matters: Release in the morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
  • Gentle Dispersal: Remove the lid and gently tap the container to release adults evenly across the area.
  • Supplemental Diet: Boost survival and effectiveness by providing additional nutrition with a supplemental diet.
  • Avoid Pesticides: Ensure no pesticide residues are present before and after release to protect lacewings.

Storage and Shipping

  • Storage: Green Lacewing Adults must be released immediately upon arrival. They are not viable for storage.
  • Shipping: All Green Lacewing Adults are shipped overnight to ensure live delivery and maximum effectiveness.