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The Most Amazing Insect Pest Predator: Green Lacewing

Hello growers! Today, I want to talk about a very useful insect predator that helps control crop pests naturally, the green lacewing. It is a small, green insect with thin, transparent wings, commonly found in fields, gardens, orchards and flower gardens. The life-cycle of green lacewing has four life stages including egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Females lay eggs on small stalks on leaves. These hatch into larvae, which are the most important stage because they actively feed on insect pests. Mature larvae pupate on the leaf surface. Adults emerge from pupae and life-cycle continues. Lacewing larvae are strong predators known as “aphid lions” because they consume large numbers of aphids. A single larva can eat 200- 600 pests during its lifetime. Green lacewing larvae feed on aphids, whiteflies, thrips, mealybugs, spider mites, and small caterpillars. These pests damage crops by sucking plant sap and reducing yield. By controlling them, lacewings protect crops naturally. One major advantage of green lacewings is that they reduce the need for chemical pesticides, making farming safer for humans and the environment. For this reason, they are widely used in organic farming and integrated pest management. Farmers can encourage lacewing populations by avoiding unnecessary pesticide sprays and planting flowering plants such as coriander, fennel, dill, and marigold, which attract adult lacewings that feed on nectar and pollen. Lacewings work continuously without damaging crops, which is why they are often called the farmer’s friend. In conclusion, the green lacewing is an effective natural predator that reduces pest damage, lowers pesticide costs, and is harmless to people and the environment. Farmers should encourage this beneficial insect for healthier crops and better yields. For more tips, visit BugsForGrowers.com and follow us on YouTube @bugsforgrowers3499. Thanks for watching—don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!