Green
Lacewings are typically used to control pests. Adult Lacewings lays
eggs on foliage. The larvae are also known as aphid lyons that grow to
3/8 inch long.
These larvae attack aphids, and have a hugh appetite. Green Lacewings
contol many pests in orchards, field crops and greenhouses. Lacewing
larvae will comsume 200 or more pests and eggs per week during their
developmental period, which typically lasts 2-3 weeks.
After this time, they spin a cocoon. About 5 days later adult
lacewings emerge to mate and repeat the cycle. Depending on site
contions, adults typically live for 4-6 weeks. Adult female lacewings
lay more than 200 eggs. To encourage adult lacewings to remain and
reproduce in the release area, nectar, pollen and honeydew should be
available as food sources.
We offer an artificial food called Wheast that provides adults with
nutrition and food sources to sustain them. Wheast is mixed with sugar
and water. Wheast has been shown to subtaintially increase egg laying
in adult lacewings.
Lacewing adults can survive in winter conditions, but may have a difficult time surviving in very cold conditions.
PREDATORS
Lacewing larvae feed on many different pest insects such as spider
mites, aphids, thrips, whitefly, mealybug, sweet potato, leafhoppers,
and the eggs of most pest moths.
Lacewings can be very effective in contolling caterpillars when used in
conjunction with Trichogramma wasps. Trichogramma attack at the egg
stage, while lacewings feed on eggs and young caterpillars.
PEST MANAGEMENT
Monitor for pest insects early in the season. Quantities of lacewings
differ from site to site, so it's important to monitor the pest
populations. Lacewings should be released every 10-15 days for the
best control. Start with a a low number of lacewings per acre early in
the season until pests are no longer a threat.
These green
lacewings are common in much of North America and feed on aphids,
spider mites, thrips, whiteflies, eggs of leafhoppers, moths, small
caterpillars, and beetle larvae. Lacewings are pale green with long
antennae. They have large pale green, almost transparent wings and a
delicate body.
Minimum order is 10,000 eggs, two cards or one larvae bottle. (Measured by weight/volume. All numbers are approximate).
LARVAE: 1 bottle (contains approximately 1,000 larvae) $17.60 per bottle
$5.95 handling fee on orders under $200.00.
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Green Lacewing - larvae
