Small-scale production of the common green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuropt., Chrysopidae): minimizing costs and maximizing output

Authors
McEwen, PK Kidd, NAC Bailey, E Eccleston, L
Citation
Pk. Mcewen et al., Small-scale production of the common green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuropt., Chrysopidae): minimizing costs and maximizing output, J APPL ENT, 123(5), 1999, pp. 303-305
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Entomology/Pest Control
Journal title
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY-ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ANGEWANDTE ENTOMOLOGIE
ISSN journal
09312048 → ACNP
Volume
123
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
303 - 305
Database
ISI
SICI code
0931-2048(199906)123:5<303:SPOTCG>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This paper outlines a system for the production of common green lacewings i n the laboratory, using easily available and inexpensive equipment and prod ucing a healthy surplus of insects for experimental purposes. An economic b reakdown of costs is given.