Lacewing
Target
Use Chrysopa for the biological control of aphids and many other pest insects, like whitefly, thrips and moth eggs. Apply when the pest first appears.
Packing
Chrysopa is sold in bottles or buckets containing larvae (second stage) mixed with buckwheat
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500 ml bottles contain 1,000 larvae
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6 litre buckets contain 10,000 larvae
Dosage CHRYSOPA
| Rate (ind./m2) | m2/ unit | Frequency | Interval (days) | Remarks | |
| Preventive | 2 - 5 | weekly | 7 | ||
| Light curative | 5 - 10 | weekly | 7 |
Introduce in
infested areas only
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Heavy curative
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10 - 20
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weekly
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7
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Introduce in
infested areas only
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The information given below is merely indicative. Tailored advice can be provided if information is available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct approach, please consult a specialist of our company.
How does Chrysopa work
Larvae of the lacewing attack prey and suck their body fluids. The remainder of the dead aphid shrivels completely and is difficult to find.
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