Andermatt - Lacewing larvae against aphids

A lacewing larva can consume up to 50 aphids per day. The freshly hatched larvae have a size of 2 mm, later reaching a length of about 8 mm. Typical for the larvae are the pincer-like mouthparts with which they pierce and suck their prey. The adult (fully developed) lacewings feed mainly on honeydew and flower pollen. A female can lay up to 800 eggs.

The larvae can either be scattered on the leaves together with the carrier material (buckwheat hulls) or carefully placed individually on the leaves with a brush near the pest infestation. The application is suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use. The minimum daily temperature for a lacewing application is 15 °C.

One pack with 80 - 100 larvae is sufficient for the treatment of 1 large plant or 4 small plants.

Please note: When releasing lacewing larvae, there should be no or only a few ants near the aphid colonies. Ants are best kept away from trees and shrubs with an ant barrier or - for plants with many and thin stems - with ant powder.