Garden Variety Pack
1,500 Ladybugs & 1,000 Green Lacewings
These garden companions are an all-purpose pest control duo for tackling the everyday bugs that damage plants, without a single chemical spray.
Target Pests
Aphids, small caterpillars, whiteflies, spider mites, scale, thrips, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied pests.
Product Description
Ladybugs: The classic general predator. These native, pre-fed ladybugs go straight to work hunting down bad bugs the moment they're released. Use them indoors, outdoors, in greenhouses, or in the garden. Healthier plants, bigger harvests, and it's all natural and pet/people-friendly.
Green Lacewings: Nicknamed the "Aphid Exterminator." Their larvae are tiny alligator-like hunters that feed nonstop on soft-bodied pests for 2-4 weeks before maturing into adults. Each female lays up to 200 eggs, so the cycle keeps going strong.
Introduction Rates
LADYBUGS
Preventative/Light: 1 ladybug per sq. ft., monthly
Moderate: 1 ladybug per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 2-3 times
Heavy: 1 ladybug per sq. ft., weekly, 2-4 times
GREEN LACEWINGS
1 insect per sq. ft., monthly, as needed.
Rates are general guidelines. Actual needs vary by pest species, plant, and infestation level. Monitor both pests and released insects to gauge success.
Application
Ladybugs: Release in the early morning, evening, or on a cloudy day — never in direct sun. Repeat through the season for lasting protection.
Green Lacewings: Hang the included egg box directly on affected plants, out of direct sunlight. Eggs hatch in 7-14 days at 70°F+.
Pro Tips
- Keep ants under control. They'll eat lacewing eggs before they ever get the chance to hatch.
- Skip broad-spectrum pesticides; they can harm your new pest patrol along with the bad bugs.
- Early introduction is key. the sooner these insects move in, the faster they get ahead of an outbreak.
- Want to keep your bugs happy and fed? Pair with our Good Bug Diet supplement or Beneficial Insect Netting for indoor/potted plant use.
- Best used immediately upon arrival. If you need to hold off, store ladybugs 36–45°F, up to 14 days, and Green Lacewings 39–46°F, up to 48 hours. Never freeze.