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Lacewing-Force (Green lacewing) for Aphid, Mealybug and General Pest Control
Lacewing-Force (Green lacewing) are a small, predatory insect that predates many soft bodied insects including Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites and thrips to name a few.
Beneficial Invertebrates
Same week delivery is not guaranteed as products are subject to availability. If unsure, please contact Bioforce directly, although be assured that we always aim to deliver as promptly as possible.
Products will only be sent on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and will not be sent on public holidays. Orders placed after 1pm on Wednesday will likely be sent the following week. Please contact Bioforce directly by phone if immediate delivery is required, and we will endeavour to accommodate you. As these products are live organisms, it is important that they arrive quickly to their destination, and we do not send when it is possible they will be in transit over a weekend. Next day delivery is not guaranteed and customers should follow up with CourierPost using the tracking information provided on dispatch.
Bioforce will contact the purchaser advising you of the intended sending date, but only if products will not be shipped within the week of purchase. Please do not purchase the product online if you are unsure, however if the product has been purchased and you are unhappy with the delivery date, we will happily refund you the full amount. Please contact us immediately to complete this, as there will be no refunds once the goods have been sent.
Lacewing-Force are known to be useful in indoor and outdoor crops such as, capsicum, cucumber, vineyards, citrus, and other ornamentals as part of an integrated pest management programme.
Lacewing-Force eggs
| Situation | Dosage | Area | Repeat |
| Preventative | 2-5 per m2 | Full Field | 2-3 times weekly |
| Curative | 10-50 per m2 | As required | Weekly until control |
Lacewing-Force adults
| Situation | Dosage | Area | Repeat |
| Preventative | 400-600 adults /Ha | Full Field | 1 to 3, 2 weeks apart |
| Low curative | 5-10 Adults/m2 | As required | Weekly as required |
Heavier infestations of Lacewing-Force can benefit from the simultaneous release of other targeted beneficial insects such as Aphidius, Orius, Mite E or may require initial intervention with a soap, oil or soft chemical (contact Bioforce to discuss).
- On arrival, release Lacewing-Force into the crop as soon as possible
- Do not expose Lacewing-Force to direct sunlight
- DO NOT REFRIGERATE
A list of compatible pesticides and withholding periods can be found in the publication ‘The Good Bug Book’ Second Edition (2002), Editor Richard Llewellyn.
