Chrysoperla rufilabris Green Lacewings – Beneficial Insects for Aphid Control

Green Lacewings for Biological Aphid Control

Chrysoperla rufilabris is a green lacewing whose larvae prey on aphids and other soft-bodied pests. Use these beneficial insects in greenhouses, indoor growing spaces, gardens, and orchards as part of a biological pest management program.

The larval stage provides pest control. Adult lacewings are not predators; they need pollen, nectar, or other suitable food to support reproduction and produce the next generation of larvae.

Target Pests

• Many aphid species
• Spider mites
• Many thrips and mealybug species
• Whitefly eggs and juveniles
• Eggs of various pest species

Not for root aphid control.

Choose Your Life Stage and Package

These options include eggs, larvae, and adults. Check the item number and life stage when selecting your package.

• BW-LWCD: 5,000 eggs on a card.
• BW-LWB: 1,000 larvae in a 16 oz bottle.
• BW-L10K: 10,000 eggs in an 8 oz bottle.
• BW-LWA2: 250 adults.
• BW-LWBG: 5,000 larvae in a 5-liter bag.
• BW-LWA3: 1,000 adults in a tube.
• BW-LWL10K: 10,000 larvae in a 5-liter bucket.

Release and Handling

Follow the instructions supplied with your selected package. Release rates, timing, and handling depend on the life stage, growing area, and pest pressure; one rate should not be applied across all options.

For larvae supplied in bottles or bags, release the contents on the day received, distributing them over the target plants. Do not cold-store larvae. Address ants before release, since ants can protect aphids from predators.