subject: World Famous Predator The Green Lacewing Gobbles Up Bad Bugs Like Gumballs At A Childs Party [print this page] A green lacewing is one of the best-kept secrets in natural pest control. No larger than 3/8 of an inch, the lacewing larvae hunts and feeds on a variety of garden pests. Of all beneficial insects available to gardeners, the lacewing larvae have the most voracious appetite.
They consume about 200 unwanted pests, larvae, and eggs during their 3 week life span. Adults live up to six weeks depending on environmental conditions. Lets take a closer look at the fascinating lacewing, and how it will keep your plant, flower, vegetable and herb crops stay free of destructive garden pests.
There are more than fifteen known species of green lacewing. There are some that live on the ground, others in trees. The lacewing is pale green to yellow with large copper colored eyes. The wings are long, transparent, and have a noticeable green vein through them. In addition, the insect has two long thin antennas.
Depending where you live, the season and other environmental factors the lacewing may not be found on your property. Or, they may be present but not enough to make a dent in the bad insect population. Traps and lures can be used to determine if any are living on your land.
If no lacewings are found they may be purchased online from a number of companies that bred and sell the insect. Adult and larvae lacewings can be purchased 1000 at a time. One thousand is plenty for treating average sized home garden. The insect should be kept out of direct sunlight and only released during the dark hours of night.
Time to release lacewings:
To get the most of their natural life cycle, release the predators early in the season. Letting them loose in early spring allows the insect to become established and multiple before an outbreak occurs. To ensure your plants and crops never go unprotected, release the green lacewing every few months if weather permits.
The lacewing larvae, also known as the aphid lion will hunt down prey wherever they may be hiding. They are completely harmless to humans and can put a dent in any aphid infestation. Best of all, they eliminate the need for dangerous, toxic spray and insecticides, which do more harm than good to the environment. To see a photo and learn more about the Green Lacewing visit the link below.
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