Supplemental food for beneficial insects and mites

Supplemental food allows them to establish and multiply in the absence of prey. Good for preventative releases when pest populations are low, giving the biocontrols a head start. This ‘Standing Army’ approach provides supplemental nutrition to beneficial insects and mites, so they are ready when the pests arrive. 

Artemia are the cysts, or dormant eggs, of an aquatic crustacean also known as ‘Sea Monkeys’ Decapsulation removes the hard outer shell and disinfects the brine shrimp cysts. The artemia eggs remain viable for long periods of time. Please contact us directly for an order.

Wheast is a combination of whey and yeast. It provides a food source for lacewings and other beneficial insects and helps them to complete their life cycle in the crop. Mixed with sugar and water, it’s painted on cardboard, wooden stakes or plant stems.

Ephestia Eggs from the Mediterranean flour moths are sterilized and provide a food source for predatory insects such as lacewings and Orius.

Pollen is highly nutritious food source for predatory mites.

The key is to release these supplemental food sources early in the growing season, well ahead of pest pressure.