They are sold in their egg stage, which will hatch into larvae in 3 to 5 days, or in the larvae stage for faster control. It is in the larvae stage where the Lacewing controls pests. Looking like flat alligators with hollow tusks, called mandibles, that they use to pierce it's prey and suck out body fluids. After 14 to 21 days the larvae pupates into a cocoon for about 14 days to emerge as an adult. Adult Lacewings are a beautiful green with long translucent wings and large golden eyes.
Adults feed on nectar, pollen and honeydew to stimulate their reproductive process.
An adult female will lay about 200 eggs. With the right plants it is easy to get a colony of Lacewing to call a healthy garden home. Lacewing work well in conjunction with Lady Bugs, Spider Mite Predators and Trichogamma. Release 1 Lacewing per sqft of garden or greenhouse area then repeat every 10 to 14 days until control has been achieved. Early starts get better results faster.