Chrysopa

Chrysoperla carnea or The Green Lacewing – Predatory Insect

How It Works: The Chrysoperla carnea larvae will attack prey, sucking out their body fluids. They are nocturnal, mostly feeding at night.

Target Pests:

• Controls all species of aphids, thrips (Onion thrips, Western flower thrips, and Impatiens thrips), and mealybugs (Long-tailed mealybug and Citrus mealybug) 
• Feeds on caterpillar eggs

Best Use: When wanting to control the above pests. 

Shelf Life: Within 1-2 days of receipt.

Articles: 

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program | Koppert Canada

Important Information for Use:

• Difficult to Spot: This predatory insect is hard to see during and after release.
• Blends In: Chrysopa larvae blend in with the carrier material due to their coloring, making them hard to see during application.
• Nocturnal Behavior: After release, they remain hidden during the day and only feed at night.