{"title":"Lacewings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNature's Aphid Assassins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen lacewings (\u003cem\u003eChrysoperla\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are among the most effective and versatile beneficial insects available to growers. Their larvae — often called \"aphid lions\" — are relentless predators that devour a wide range of soft-bodied pests on contact, making them an essential tool for organic and integrated pest management programs. Sold as eggs, larvae and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Lacewings Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhiteflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMealybugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeafhoppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall caterpillars and moth eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Lacewings Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoracious larvae:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single lacewing larva can consume up to 200 pest insects per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad-spectrum control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effective against dozens of pest species across multiple crop types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for plants and people:\u003c\/strong\u003e No chemical residues, no re-entry intervals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with other beneficials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrate seamlessly into existing biocontrol programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacewings perform well in greenhouses, indoor grows, orchards, vegetable gardens, and field crops. Release at first sign of pest pressure or preventatively during high-risk periods for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-lacewings","title":"Green Lacewings - Natural Aphid \u0026 Pest Control","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGreen lacewings for natural pest control - aphids, spider mites and more.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen lacewings are generalist predators that attack many plant pests. They help control aphids, thrips, spider mites, whitefly, mealybugs, scale, leafhoppers, caterpillars and most soft-bodied insects, making them a grower favorite. Lacewing larvae can devour over 200 pests a week during their 2-3 week life stage. \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen lacewing larvae are alligator shaped, often referred to as 'aphid lions'. Because of their nocturnal behavior, they are hard to detect in the crop. Lacewing larvae are tiny upon emerging from the egg, but grow to 3\/8 of an inch long.Green lacewing adults feed only on pollen and nectar only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer both \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla carnea\u003c\/em\u003e. They differ in habitat preferences. \u003cem\u003eCarnea\u003c\/em\u003e are versatile, living in a wide range of habitats, but thriving in dry\/hot field conditions and \u003cem\u003erufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e preferring warm\/humid environments like greenhouse and orchards.  \u003cem\u003eCarnea\u003c\/em\u003e are only offered in 1k larvae, all other lacewings are \u003cem\u003erufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOf all available commercial predators, lacewings are the most voracious and have the greatest versatility for pests in greenhouses, field crops and landscapes, making them a top choice as a biological control agent. Use lacewing eggs for an affordable biocontrol option, lacewing larvae for immediate pest infestations and adults for establishing a population in a greenhouse or conservatory setting as part of an organic IPM plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarvae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-5 larvae\/sq. ft. weekly or as needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdults\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.25\/sq. ft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEggs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-25\/sq. ft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eE\u003cstrong\u003eggs on cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully tear or cut the segments along the perforations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang cards throughout the crop, protected from sunlight if possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs will turn from green to gray before hatching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl ants as they will feed on the eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eL\u003cstrong\u003eoose eggs in rice hulls\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs may be hatching upon arrival, but if not, hold for a few days and watch for larvae. During summer months larvae will emerge sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the bottle gently upon arrival to distribute the eggs evenly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo release, sprinkle the contents of the container over the targeted plants, but go slowly to ensure they don't all go in one spot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMisting foliage before release may help the eggs to stick. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eL\u003cstrong\u003earvae in rice hulls or hexcel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways release larvae the same day as arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle larvae over the target area onto the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the hexcel, pre-fed larvae are still developing inside the individual cells. Peel back one side of the material an inch at a time and tap the larvae onto the target area. Next peel off the back side and keep in the crop for the remaining larvae to crawl out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cold store the larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundhorticulture.com\/pages\/release-instructions\" title=\"Release instructions for beneficial insects - sound horticulture\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee all release instructions here. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf release is not possible upon receipt, because of weather conditions for example, the eggs can be stored at no lower than 50°F for up to 48 hours. To minimize egg mortality, humidity should be approximately 75%. Warmer temperatures will speed up larval emergence, do not store in the heat. Lacewing larvae are versatile predators and an important part of many IPM programs. Shipped fresh and quality guaranteed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/3854\/files\/UPDATEDChrysoperla_copy.pdf?v=1600273973\" title=\"Green Lacewing, Chrysoperla rufilabris, Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Lacewing Tech Sheet pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundhorticulture.com\/pages\/orders-and-shipping\" title=\"Order deadlines and shipping - sound horticulture\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrders\u003c\/a\u003e for Green Lacewings must be received by \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003enoon on Friday\u003c\/span\u003e for shipment the following week. Larva hex cells orders must be in by \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e10am on Thursday\u003c\/span\u003e.  If the deadline is past, please call us and we will help you find a solution \u003cem\u003eASAP\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Lacewing larvae resemble tiny alligators and both adults and larvae have strong mandibles for attacking their prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike the green lacewing, the brown lacewing is predatory as an adult as well as in the larval form. They are mostly active at night and are aggressive predators of most greenhouse pests. Brown lacewings can tolerate cool temperatures and establish themselves in a greenhouse. The larvae can consume up to 80 aphids each day!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe female lacewing lays her eggs in the lower leaves. Each female lays around 100-150 eggs during their lifetime. Optimal conditions are between 59-79F with a relative humidity greater than 30%, but they are active within a very wide temperature range (39-88F). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease Rate: Preventive 0.1\/100 ft2 , High 10\/100ft2 as needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf release is not possible nearly immediately upon arrival of the lacewing eggs, because of weather conditions, for example, the eggs can be stored at no lower than 50°F (10°C) for up to 48 hours. To minimize egg mortality, humidity should be approximately 75%. Warmer temperatures will speed up larval emergence, but the eggs should not be held at more than 80°F (26°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen targeting caterpillars, lacewing used in conjunction with Trichogramma wasps (see Caterpillar Control) can be very effective. Since Trichogramma attack only the egg stage, the lacewing offers a second line of defense; it feeds on eggs and young caterpillars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders for\u003cem\u003e Micromus variegatus \u003c\/em\u003emust be received by \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003enoon on Friday\u003c\/span\u003e for shipment the following week. If the deadline is past, please call us and we will help you find a solution \u003cem\u003eASAP\u003c\/em\u003e. (360) 656-6680\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundhorticulture.com\/pages\/orders-and-shipping\" title=\"Orders and shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorder deadlines and shipping\u003c\/a\u003e information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundhorticulture.com\/pages\/release-instructions\" title=\"Release instructions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erelease instructions\u003c\/a\u003e for beneficial insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sound Horticulture","offers":[{"title":"100 eggs - DEADLINE FRI NOON PST","offer_id":44475227504817,"sku":"MVE100-A","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 adults - DEADLINE FRI NOON PST","offer_id":44475227537585,"sku":"MVA50-A","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 adults - DEADLINE FRI NOON PST","offer_id":44475227570353,"sku":"MVA100-A","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/3854\/files\/Micromus-variegatus-adult-2.jpg?v=1722888560"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/3854\/collections\/lacewing2strawberryflowersflat.jpg?v=1782335928","url":"https:\/\/soundhorticulture.com\/collections\/lacewings.oembed","provider":"Sound Horticulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}