Green Lacewing, Adult (Pre-Fed)

Preferred food: aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, caterpillar eggs, scales, thrips and whiteflies.

Method of shipment, biology and release rates: The adult green lacwings are sold in containers (buckets) of 100 or 500 and should be released the day received.

To Release: We do not advise refrigerating the adults. If immediate release is not possible, moisten the accompanying sponge in water and replace it. Release as soon as possible, hopefully no later than 24 hours after receipt. To release, remove the top screen and use a piece of cardboard to regulate the amounts released throughout the target area. The eggs already deposited in the shipping container can be released in the target area by cutting the container.

Availability: year-round.

Ships FedEx Priority Overnight Only.

When will my order ship?
• Orders ship Mondays only.
• Orders received by Thursday will ship the following Monday.
• Orders that come in Friday – Monday will not ship until Monday the following week.

Ships FedEx Priority Overnight Only.
Select FedEx Priority Overnight at checkout. No other shipping methods are available to ship this item.

When will my order ship?
• Orders ship Mondays only.
• Orders received by Thursday will ship the following Monday.
• Orders that come in Friday – Monday will not ship until Monday the following week.

If your total order includes other items, FedEx Priority Overnight shipping charges may be applied to ship the other items. You may wish to place a separate order for other items to avoid being charged Priority Overnight prices for those items.

Be aware that your order may arrive in 2 or more shipments depending upon what you have ordered. For example, beneficial insects may arrive a few days ahead of other products based upon the shipping method that was selected or required for particular items in your order.

Contact Customer Services if you have any questions about shipping rates or policies. Or read our Shipping Info & Policies.

Based on 1 review(s):


Order of adult lacewings - By Charlie H. on Mar 14, 2011
I have no complaints whatsoever. The adults were healthy and well fed, and had been shipped in such a way that no damage had occurred. They tested out as Chrysoperla rufilabris (based on courtship song), which was what I had expected. Thanks for a great experience!


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