General Predator Garden Pack | 1,500 Ladybugs, 1,000 Green Lacewings, & 2-Pack Praying Mantis
General Predator Garden Pack for Broad-Spectrum Pest Control
Three beneficial insects. One pack. Complete garden defense without chemicals. The General Predator Garden Pack combines 1,500 pre-fed ladybugs, 1,000 green lacewing eggs, and 2 praying mantis egg cases — each targeting different pests at different points in the garden, giving you coverage that no single-species product can match.
What's in the Pack
- 1,500 Pre-Fed Hippodamia convergens Ladybugs
- 1,000 Green Lacewing (Chrysoperla rufilabris) Eggs
- 2 Praying Mantis Egg Cases
What Pests Does This Pack Control?
Primary Targets (Ladybugs & Lacewings)
Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, thrips, mealybugs, scale, small caterpillars
Primary Targets (Praying Mantis)
Crickets, grasshoppers, moths, locusts, caterpillars, flies, earwigs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, and other pest insects
How Each Insect Works
Ladybugs are generalist predators that patrol plant surfaces — focusing on leaf undersides and new growth where pests concentrate most. Multiple releases throughout the season provide more consistent control than a single application.
Green Lacewing Eggs hatch in 7–14 days at 70°F+ into larvae that actively hunt soft-bodied pests for 2–4 weeks. Each female produces up to 200 eggs, establishing a self-sustaining cycle of pest pressure reduction. Note: Manage ant populations before releasing — ants prey on lacewing eggs.
Praying Mantis are ambush predators that target a wide range of pest insects. Egg cases hatch in 2–12 weeks at 70°F, releasing 50–200 nymphs that disperse through the garden and grow into adults.
When to Use This Pack
At the start of the growing season for early preventive coverage
At first sign of aphids, mites, whiteflies, or other soft-bodied pest activity
Reapply ladybugs every 2–4 weeks during peak pest season
Introduce lacewing eggs monthly as needed
Application Instructions
Ladybugs
Apply during early morning, evening, or overcast conditions. Avoid peak heat and direct sunlight. Mist foliage beforehand to provide immediate moisture.
Green Lacewing Eggs
Disperse eggs and rice hulls into the included hanging boxes. Hang on affected plant limbs out of direct sunlight.
Praying Mantis
Outdoor: Secure egg case in plant crotch or hang 1–2 feet off the ground. Nymphs emerge and disperse within an hour of hatching.
Indoor Hatching: Keep in a warm location out of direct sunlight until hatched. Move outdoors within 24 hours of hatching.
Application Rates
Ladybugs
Infestation LevelRateFrequencyPreventative/Light1 per sq. ft.MonthlyModerate1 per sq. ft.Bi-weekly, 2–3 timesHeavy1 per sq. ft.Weekly, 2–4 times
Green Lacewings
1 per sq. ft., monthly as needed
Praying Mantis
1 egg case per 1,500 sq. ft. | 2 egg cases per 3,000 sq. ft.
Adjust based on specific pest species, plant type, growing environment, and infestation level.
Temperature
Ladybugs
Best at 62–88°F | Minimum activity ~55°F
Green Lacewing Eggs
Hatch at 70°F+ in 7–14 days
Praying Mantis
Hatch in 2–12 weeks at 70°F
Storage
Ladybugs
Introduce immediately. If needed, store at 36–45°F in original packaging for up to 14 days.
Green Lacewing Eggs
Introduce immediately. If needed, store at 39–46°F for up to 48 hours, out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze.
Praying Mantis
Place outdoors or begin indoor hatching immediately upon receipt.
Safe, Natural Pest Control (IPM Friendly)
- 100% natural — no synthetic chemicals
- Safe around people and pets
- Safe for edible plants and food gardens
- Compatible with IPM programs
- No residue, no protective equipment required