CHRYSOPA

Unit of packaging

Chrysoperla carnea (lacewing)

Pack size: 500 ml bottle

Contains: 1,000 larvae (second stage) mixed with buckwheat

Also bulk package available of 10,000 larvae in bucket

 

Target

Aphids and to a lesser extent many other pest insects, like whitefly, thrips and moth eggs.

 

Rates
CHRYSOPA	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	-	-	-	-	-
curative light	10/m²	100	-	1x	introduce in infested areas only
curative heavy	50/m²	20	-	1x	introduce in infested areas only

 

Introduction

• rotate bottle and shake gently before use
• on infested leaves
• for heavy curative treatments, apply some buckwheat shells where most aphids are. The product can be applied on the rockwool block, on the leaves or in DIBOX application boxes

 

Storage and handling

• storage after receipt: 1-2 days
• storage temperature: 8-10°C/47-50°F
• in the dark (bottle horizontally)

 

Remarks

• the adult lacewings that hatch from the pupae generally fly away and do not contribute to control
• Chrysoperla carnea is only effective in low crops

 

Appearance

Adults: size ± 12 mm, slim, green, with wings with fine venation

Eggs: green, on hairs of 1 cm long

Larvae: size 2-10 mm, grey-brown with big pronounced jaws, in aphid colonies

Pupa: in a hairy white round cocoon

 

Mode of action

Larvae of the lacewing attack prey and suck out their body fluids.

 

Visual effect

The remainder of the dead aphid is totally shrivelled and difficult to find.

 

Important!

The introduction rates of this product should be adjusted to the mode of action of the product and the results that can be expected in the crop where the product is applied. Your local Koppert consultant or recognized distributor will be able to advise you further.

 

Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Check local registration requirements.
Koppert Biological Systems can not be held liable for unauthorized use.