Green Lacewing Eggs in Rice Hulls | Natural Aphid, Thrips, & Mite Control Solution
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Green Lacewing Larvae Control Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies, Scale, Mealybugs, & More!
NATURAL PEST CONTROL FOR:
Aphids | Spider Mites | Thrips | Whiteflies | Scale | Mealybugs | Leafhoppers | Psyllids | Small Caterpillars | Moth Eggs | Other Soft-Bodied Pests
PRODUCT TYPE:
Green Lacewing Eggs (Chrysoperla rufilabris)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
ELIMINATE SOFT-BODIED PESTS WITH NATURAL PREDATORS
Green lacewing eggs provide cost-effective, chemical-free control of a wide range of garden pests. Once hatched, the larvae aggressively consume aphids, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies, scale, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied insects at all life stages.
HOW THIS PEST CONTROL WORKS
Green lacewing eggs are shipped in rice hulls and hatch within 3-10 days of release in your growing area. Upon hatching, the larvae immediately begin hunting pest insects. A single lacewing larva can consume up to 60 aphids per day and will continue feeding voraciously for 2-3 weeks before pupating.
To build a sustainable, long-term pest control system in your garden or growing operation, release eggs in multiple applications throughout the growing season. This keeps pest populations below damaging thresholds and reduces the need for chemical pesticides.
WHEN TO RELEASE LACEWING EGGS
For best pest control results, release green lacewing eggs early in the season when pest populations are beginning to build but before severe infestations occur. Early season releases establish a predator population that controls pests throughout the growing cycle.
- Release rates vary based on:
- Type and severity of pest infestation
- Size of growing area
- Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, vegetation)
- Other beneficial insect populations already present
See Application Rates section below for specific release guidance.
OPTIMAL CONDITIONS
Green lacewing eggs hatch most reliably in temperatures between 67-90°F with humidity above 30%. Eggs will hatch within 3-10 days depending on temperature and humidity in your growing area.
CHOOSE YOUR PEST CONTROL STRATEGY:
EGGS: Low-cost control for limited infestation.
- Recommended for early-season, preventative pest management
- Lowest cost per unit
- Establishes self-sustaining predator population
- Hatches within 3-10 days at optimal temperatures (67-90°F)
LARVAE: Immediate treatment of pest infestation
- Recommended for Immediate predation (no waiting for eggs to hatch)
- Each larva consumes up to 60 aphids per day
- Provides 2-3 weeks of continuous pest feeding
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Fast knockdown of established populations
ADULT: Establish a population in a large area
- Recommended for large gardens, commercial growing, and orchards
- Establishes adult population that continues laying eggs
- Provides pollination benefits while hunting pests
- Searches for pest-infested areas and deposits eggs near food sources
RELEASE RATES:
EGGS: 1 insect per sq. ft., monthly, as needed
LARVAE: 1 insect per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3-5 times
ADULT: 1 insect per 10 sq. ft. or 5,000 per acre
RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS:
- TIME YOUR RELEASE: Early morning, evening, or when grow lights are off. Avoid midday heat and direct sunlight.
- PREPARE PLANTS: Lightly mist foliage before release. Moisture helps eggs remain viable and encourages hatching.
- MONITOR: Hatch eggs in original packaging. Check for hatching within 3-10 days. Eggs will change color as larvae develop (green eggs = still developing; gray eggs = larvae have hatched).
- DISTRIBUTE EGGS: Gently disperse eggs/hatched larvae and rice hulls into hanging boxes and hang on plant limbs.
MANAGE ANTS:
Ants farm aphids for their honeydew secretions and will aggressively protect aphids from predators. Before releasing lacewings, control any ant populations in the treatment area.
STORAGE:
For best results, release immediately. If immediate release is not possible, store at 39-46°F in a cool, dark location. Do not freeze.
