Chrysopa - All Natural Aphid Control

A Chemical Free Way to Control Aphids

CHRYSOPA or lacewing larvae are one of natures deadliest predators. They may be small, but in the insect world they are greatly respected. A single lacewing larva will kill and sometimes eat scores of aphids and other pest insect each day. This makes CHRYSOPA a great choice for taking an existing aphid population and making it smaller...quickly. Sprinkle CHRYSOPA on the effected plants, its as simple as that. Use a minimum of one to two larvea per square foot.
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What are Aphids?

Aphids have always been a problem for the plant enthusiast and commercial grower. However, as time has passed, aphid infestations have become a more prominent problem, especially in the horticulture sector. As a result of their enormous reproductive capability, aphids can cause severe damage to a myriad of plants. In addition their ever-increasing resistance to pesticides greatly enhances their destructive capability.

An aphid population consists of viviparous females. Young aphids are born and immediately start feeding on plant sap. They grow quickly and molt four times before they become adults. The resulting characteristic white skins left behind betray the presence of aphids. Winged adults develop at high densities, enabling rapid spreading to other plants from hot spot areas.

Direct feeding on plant sap, excretion of honeydew, and the injection of toxic substances cause crop damage. Plant growth is halted and leaves become curled. Honeydew dirties fruit and leaves, and is also a medium for the growth of fungus. Aphids can also transmit and spread viruses.

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