Carna - Aphid control

Carna contains larvae of the common lacewing, a graceful creature that occurs in Dutch nature. The hungry larvae look for aphids and eat them. Carna lacewings are true omnivores and, in addition to aphids, also enjoy a snack on thrips, whiteflies, mealybugs and spider mites.

The larvae are supplied in a paper bag with buckwheat hulls, together with handy release boxes to distribute the larvae over the plant. Immediately after receipt you can spread the contents in the expansion boxes and hang them on the garden or house plants. An easy and natural way to combat aphids, without harming plants, bees, birds and mammals!

1. Dosage
1 pack is enough for:
• 10 m² for a vegetable garden or low plants up to 60 cm
• 5 m² for tall plants up to 100 cm or hedges
• 10 houseplants

The above dosages are an indication. Overdose is not possible.

2. When to bet
Carna can be used as soon as aphids are observed. The sooner you use Carna, the more effective the control will be. Place between 15 and 30 °C. Carna is most effective between 20 and 30 °C.

3. Shelf life
It is advisable to use Carna as soon as possible after receipt. If you want to store the bag after receiving it, you can do so for a maximum of 1 day in a dark and ventilated place at 12-14 °C. Do not store in the refrigerator.

4. Location
Carna can be used in the vegetable garden, in the hobby greenhouse, on the balcony or in house plants.

5. Repeat treatment
A one-time application does not guarantee that aphids will be gone forever. Repeat treatments are therefore recommended. If you see groups of aphids close together, repeat after 2 weeks or combine with Plant Soap.

For optimal results, it is important to spread Carna well over the plants. The lacewing larvae are active at night and therefore difficult to observe during the day. During the day the larvae hide under leaves or the edges of the pot.

A lacewing larvae eats an average of 300 to 400 aphids in its life. 75% of all prey is eaten when the larva is older, after about 3 weeks. Carna will eat more and develop faster at warmer temperatures above 21°C.

Look after! Ants can get in the way of Carna's work. For example, lure ants away by placing tubes with honey in them.

Lacewing larvae prefer aphids, but also like to eat thrips, whiteflies, mealybugs and spider mites. Real gluttons!

Carna is a native species and occurs naturally in the Netherlands. Carna is a 100% organic product. The lacewings are not harmful to people, pets, bees or birds and do not damage the plant. After the pest has been cleared, Carna will disappear from the plants due to lack of food.