“Green Lacewing larvae, also known as aphid lions, are tiny upon emerging from the egg, but they grow to 3/8″ long.Green Lacewing larvae paralyze their prey with venom and with their large hollow jaws draw out the body fluids of the pest. The Green Lacewing is the most versatile and voracious, commercially available predator of pests of greenhouse, field crops and orchards.Each lacewing larva will devour 200 or more pests or pest eggs a week during their two to three week developmental period. After this stage, the larvae pupate by spinning a cocoon with silken thread. Approximately five days later adult lacewings emerge to mate and repeat the life cycle. Depending on climatic conditions, the adult will live about four to six weeks. Each adult female may deposit more than 200 eggs. For best results, habitats should be provided that encourage the adults to remain and reproduce in the release area. Nectar, pollen, and honeydew stimulate their reproductive process. If these food sources”

“During their larval stage, Green Lacewing are voracious eaters of aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, caterpillar eggs, scale, thrips, and whitefly. Commonly called Aphid Lions, each larva can eat 200 aphids or other pests each week for 2-3 weeks. The Hanging Release pack is a thin paper container that easily hangs or can be stapled in place. It has the eggs inside it; just open up the folded top and hang it in or staple it to plant or tree foliage. Wait 3-7 days for the larvae to emerge to begin devouring your pests. The adult Green Lacewing eats only honey, pollen, and nectar, which it needs to reproduce. Provide flowering plants or Good Bug Power Meal, and your female Lacewings will lay 100?s of eggs, continuing the cycle. Availability: year-round Release Rate: In gardens and greenhouses: 1,000 eggs / 200 sq. ft. In fields or orchards: 5,000-20,000 depending on infestation. Release staggered at 1 week intervals since only the larvae are predatorial, at least”

“Preferred food: aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, caterpillar eggs, scales, thrips, and whiteflies. Method of shipment, biology and release rates: The adults are sold in containers (buckets) of 100 or 500 and should be released the day received. To Release: We do not advise refrigerating the adults. If immediate release is not possible, moisten the accompanying sponge in water and replace it. Release as soon as possible, hopefully no later than 24 hours after receipt. To release, remove the top screen and use a piece of cardboard to regulate the amounts released throughout the target area. The eggs already deposited in the shipping container can be released in the target area by cutting the container. Availability: year-round. Includes Overnight Shipping!”

“The larval stage of the green lacewing provides the quickest means to control unwanted pests. The larvae are packaged in a frame with small compartments that can be peeled open a little at a time to make the releases in various areas. Preferred food: aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, caterpillar eggs, scales, thrips, and whiteflies. Release rates: Release Green Lacewing larvae 2 larvae per 20 pest insects, 2 larvae per sq. ft. or 10,000-50,000 larvae/ acre per year. Larvae should be release immediately. As pests decline maintain Green lacewing populations with beneficial habitat and Good Bug Meal. Availability: year-round. Includes Overnight Shipping! Order by Wednesday noon, and the product will ship the following Monday.”

“Preferred food: aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, caterpillar eggs, scales, thrips, and whiteflies. Method of shipment: Green lacewing are shipped as eggs packed in bran. Release rates: In gardens and greenhouses, release eggs at approximately 1,000 eggs/200 sq. ft. Once the larvae emerge, they will feed for 1-3 weeks before they become adults. The adults eat only honey, pollen, and nectar, which they need to reproduce. Repeated releases may be necessary if the infestation has not been arrested 5-7 days after the larvae have emerged. Availability: year-round. NOTE: The listed price includes the cost for 1,000 green lacewing and the cost of shipping for every shipment ordered. You MUST order 2 or more shipments. The shipping on the web invoice will not be charged unless you have additional items shipping with the green lacewings. Enter the number of weeks in the quantity box below. Price Includes Shipping!”