Green Lacewing Larvae
Green Lacewing Larvae
When pests are actively damaging your plants, Green Lacewing Larvae, also known as "Aphid Lions," provide a rapid and effective defense. These predatory larvae target a wide range of soft-bodied pests, including aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, thrips, and whiteflies, delivering immediate pest suppression. Green Lacewing Larvae are ideal for gardens, greenhouses, vineyards, orchards, and other pest-prone environments, making them the frontline choice for managing urgent infestations.
Released larvae immediately begin hunting pest colonies, using their sharp mandibles to inject a paralyzing toxin into their prey before consuming them. Each larva remains in its predatory stage for 2–4 weeks before pupating. After 5–7 days, adults emerge to lay eggs near pest hotspots, creating a self-sustaining cycle of pest suppression. With an optimal temperature range of 60–95°F, Green Lacewing Larvae are highly effective in diverse growing conditions.
Why Choose Green Lacewing Larvae?
- Target Pests: Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Thrips (all life stages), Whiteflies, and other soft-bodied insects.
- Immediate Action: Larvae feed upon release, rapidly reducing pest populations.
- Long-Term Benefits: Adult lacewings establish ongoing pest control by laying eggs near pest colonies.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for gardens, greenhouses, vineyards, orchards, and other pest-prone areas.
How They Work
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Lifecycle:
- Larvae actively hunt pests, injecting a paralyzing toxin before consuming them.
- They remain in their predatory stage for 2–4 weeks before pupating.
- After 5–7 days, adults emerge to continue the pest suppression cycle by laying eggs.
- Rapid Results: Visible pest suppression typically occurs within days of release.
How to Decide How Many You Need
- Preventative Use: Release 1 larva per sq. ft. bi-weekly for 3–5 cycles to prevent infestations.
- Active Infestations: Use 1,000–5,000 larvae per acre, weekly or as required, depending on pest density.
Pro Tips for Success
- Release Immediately: Larvae are cannibalistic and must be dispersed upon arrival to prevent predation on one another.
- Distribute Evenly: Gently scatter larvae onto infested plants or areas and leave the container nearby to allow any remaining larvae to disperse naturally.
- Avoid Pesticides: Ensure no pesticide residues are present before and after release to protect larvae.
- Supplement for Success: Provide additional nutrition with a Good Bug Supplemental Diet to enhance survival and pest suppression.
Storage and Shipping
- Storage: Introduce larvae to target areas immediately upon arrival. If necessary, store at room temperature for no more than 48 hours.
- Shipping: Green Lacewing Larvae are shipped overnight to ensure live delivery and immediate effectiveness.
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Customer Reviews
It arrived incredibly quickly, and they quickly developed and ate all the aphids!
Larvae arrived on rice hulls. I distributed them on my grapevine and watermelon patch. Within a day or two the larvae were out scavenging. So very happy with this product! I've already made a note to order them every season.
Go larvae, go! I love watching them run around and eating up all the pests. Thank you for your patronage and support. :)
I’ve been ordering from another company. Shipping through you was much quicker, lacewings arrived in great condition.
Thank you!! Admittedly, that can be time of week. Order Monday through Wednesday and shipping is most often same day or next day. It can feel like an eternity from Thursday evening to the next Monday, but there's no one that delivers reliably over the weekend. :/ Irregardless, I'm so glad the lacewings got to you well and ready to rumble!
Wonderful customer service but unsure if they did much I released them and I still see aphids eating up my peppers unsure if any survive the transfer but I released as soon as I got them on mail as verified per email.
Hi!
Thank you for the customer service compliment. The larvae can take a few days to show results, and if they don't the issues are often that too few were released for your issue, the aphids are in hiding in heavy foliage and the larvae haven't gotten to them, or the weather conditions aren't right for lacewing larvae yet. I believe someone offered to replace them if you haven't seen the effects in a week or two, but if you believe it's any of the above affecting it, you may want to switch to another predatory solution for aphids as you're likely to have the same issue again-- especially if it's weather or foliage density related. Simply let the team know what's going on and they'll be happy to help you.
I have no idea if they were alive or not? I have seen no evidence of them yet. I wish I had ordered adult lacewings.
Hi! Thank you for your review. Have you reached out to the team at info@fgmnnursery.com? We'll be happy to answer your questions, give any pointers and if you reach out within 2 days of delivery (or longer if you have the protection plan) we'll replace anything that's dead.
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