{"product_id":"chrysoperla-rufilabris-green-lacewing-larvae-in-bulk-bag","title":"CHRYSOforce™ R – lacewing larvae in bulk (5,000\/ 10,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCHRYSOforce™ R is the green lacewing, \u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e — a voracious generalist whose larvae eat just about any soft-bodied pest they can catch, and they are always hungry. This bulk format ships ready-to-hunt larvae in a 5-liter bag or bucket, mixed with buckwheat and supplied with a scoop for fast, even coverage of larger plantings. Use it across ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries, in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards. Note: green lacewing does not control root aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae feed on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany aphid species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany mealybug species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany thrips species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhiteflies (eggs\/juveniles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEggs of many pest species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, gardens, and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the green lacewing controls pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe larvae seek out prey and suck the life out of them, consuming up to 50 aphids a day, and they are capable of attacking large prey. Females can lay 400-plus eggs near pest hot spots. Green lacewing stays active in low light and cooler temperatures, which makes it a flexible predator across many crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 per 10 sq. ft., monthly, as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 per 10 sq. ft., bi-weekly, 2–3 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 per 10 sq. ft., weekly, 2–4 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per sq. ft., bi-weekly, 3–5 times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 per 10 sq. ft., tri-weekly, indefinitely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcre+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% of rates listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe rates shown are for larvae, so use them as listed for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The eggs are incubated at the insectary and will have hatched into larvae by the time they arrive, so release them the same day you receive them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease method:\u003c\/strong\u003e The larvae are mixed with buckwheat for easy distribution. Simply sprinkle the contents over the target area, concentrating near the pest hot spots. The bulk bag comes with a separate plastic scoop you can use to spread the larvae evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cold store the larvae. Release them the same day they are received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae are small, fast, and hard to find in the crop — the best time to look is in the evening. The clearest sign the lacewings are working is a drop in pests a few days after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e If ants are present, control them before releasing — ants feed on aphid honeydew and will protect aphids from predators. Adult lacewings need pollen, nectar, or other suitable food to breed; Wheast™ can be given to adults as a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bag of 5,000","offer_id":46950176194716,"sku":"LWBG","price":154.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 10,000","offer_id":46950176227484,"sku":"LWL10K","price":300.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/CHRYSOforce_R_lacewing_larvae_in_bulk_5_000__10_000_bag_of_5000.webp?v=1779300879","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/products\/chrysoperla-rufilabris-green-lacewing-larvae-in-bulk-bag","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}