The life cycle of the Green Lacewing is greatly influence by temperature and climate. In cold weather they have difficulty, and the length of time for a generation to lay eggs will be much longer than it would be in warmer climates. In summer and spring conditions a generation may only take 30 days to complete a cycle. That is why right now is one of the best times to begin releasing green lacewings into your garden. To keep adult lacewings in your garden, it is helpful to plant lots of nectar-rich flowers.
Lacewings love sweet alyssum, dill, and most members of the mint family.
Most of these plants are also useful to you, so planting them shouldn't be a problem. Once green lacewings have colonized your garden, you will have fewer pest problems that you have ever experienced. All it takes is a little patience. When pest insects show up in the garden, avoid the temptation to break out some toxic substance just wait a few days. Lacewings will find the bad guys and the screams will be heard miles away.