Chrysoperla Carnea

Against Aphids
Using beneficial insects against pests is the most biological way of pest control. The native lacewing larvae of the species Chrysoperla carnea are also called aphid lions thanks to their preference for the pests. However, they are also natural antagonists of thrips, spider mites, mealybugs, caterpillars and other plant pests. The larvae are distributed on the ornamental and vegetable plants infested by them, where they systematically search for pests and suck them.

Description
One lacewing larva can consume up to 50 aphids per day. The freshly hatched larvae have a size of 2 mm, later reaching a length of about 8 mm. Typical of the larvae are the pincer-like mouthparts with which they pierce and suck their prey. The adult (fully developed) lacewings feed mainly on honeydew and flower pollen. A female can lay up to 800 eggs.

The larvae can either be scattered on the leaves together with the carrier material (buckwheat hulls) or carefully placed individually on the leaves with a brush near the pest infestation. The application is suitable both indoors and outdoors. The minimum daily temperature for lacewing application is 15 °C.

One pack of 80 - 100 larvae is sufficient to treat 1 large plant or 4 small plants.

Please note: When releasing lacewing larvae, there should be no or few ants near the aphid colonies. From trees and shrubs ants are best kept away with an ant barrier or - for plants with many and thin stems - with ant powder.

Application period
April - October

Storage
Refrigerated at 2-5 °C

Warning
Use plant protection products with care. Always read label and product information before use.

Contains
Chrysoperla carnea

Shipping
3-7 Days