“Preferred food: all types of aphids, especially those in greenhouses and indoor settings. Shipment, biology and release: Reduce numbers with CropGuard before introducing Aphidoletes, which are shipped as pupae. The adults hatch within 1-12 days; they mate, and the females lay up to 250 eggs within 10 days. Release rates: 1 predator/10 sq. ft. or 4,500/acre; heavier infestations require 2-3 predators/10 sq. ft. For best results, use in conjunction with ladybugs and green lacewing. Availability: year-round. Shipping Included in Price Orders placed by Tuesday are shipped the following Tuesday.”