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Green Lacewing Preferred food: aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, moth eggs, scales, thrips, and whiteflies.
Method of shipment, biology and release rates: Green Lacewing are shipped either as eggs packed in bran, as larvae in frames or bottles, or as adults.
Release rates: In gardens and greenhouses, release eggs at approximately 1,000 eggs/2500 sq. ft. Once the larvae emerge, they will feed for 1-3 weeks before they become adults. For farms release 5,000 to 50,000 per acre depending upon infestation.
The adults eat only honey, pollen, and nectar, which they need to reproduce. Repeated releases every 7-10 days will be most effective if the infestation is severe. It is recommended to release Green lacewing at the beginning of each season with a two week interval to establish a preventative colony.
Availability: year-round.
Contains 5,000 Green Lacewing Eggs
Price includes Priority Mail Shipping!
Shipping Included for USPS Priority Mail* *Valid for the US 48 Contigous States. Select USPS Priority Mail at checkout. Shipping upgrades are available at additional cost.Note: If your total order includes items with a required shipping method other than USPS Priority Mail, you will see an automatic shipping upgrade for your entire order. You may want to place a separate order to avoid being charged for an upgraded shipping method. 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):
Lacewings vs. Whitefly
- By H P on Jul 31, 2010
I had a bad whitefly infestation that affected raspberries, mint, and a number of other plants in my yard. Three potted Baptisia plants on my porch were so badly infected that the leaves dried out and dropped off the plants. After treating my yard and plants with Lacewing eggs, the whitefly are virtually undetectable and my Baptisia plants are sending up new shoots and leaves. If the Whiteflies come back, I will definitely get some more lacewings.
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