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(Chrysopa rufllabris) are another of the walking "garbage disposal" appetites of the insect world - if it's an insect or egg that fits in their mouth, they'll eat it. That's why green lacewings are suggested for control of many pests, both outdoors and in the greenhouse, when there's nothing more specific available. Lacewings immediately begin eating pests after hatching. Looking like miniature "alligators", they grow to almost 1/2" long over 3 or 4 weeks, consuming 400+ aphids or other pests in the process. After that, they pupate into a beautiful adult insect, feeding only on nectar and pollen from flowers. Unless adults find nectar and pollen sources, they won't lay more eggs, so you may need to reapply them for good pest control. We suggest using 4000 eggs per backyard or 5000-50,000 acre (depending on infestation), repeat every 2 weeks through the pest season.It is highly recommended that you be there when they arrive. If it is too cold, (below freezing) or too hot (above 90F), they could die.
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