{"title":"Supplemental Insect Food","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSupplemental food for beneficial insects and mites\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplemental 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEphestia Eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the Mediterranean flour moths are sterilized and provide a food source for predatory insects such as lacewings and Orius. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is highly nutritious food source for predatory mites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key is to release these supplemental food sources early in the growing season, well ahead of pest pressure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ephestia","title":"Ephestia Eggs- Food For Beneficials","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep the beneficials insects active and thriving even when pest populations are low with supplemental food. These moth eggs have been previously frozen to prevent hatching. They act as an important supplemental food source in the establishment of Orius, Lacewing Larvae and Dicyphus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgg tabs should be placed at a rate of 1-2 per 1000 square feet. Each egg card comes with 30 perforated tabs. Protect from direct sunlight and overhead watering. Replace weekly and concentrate the tabs in areas of predator release. Can be stored in freezer until needed. Do not apply with ants nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in combination with PredaLures to attract and retain local natural enemies. The provision of floral resources will also help increase the number of eggs that predators can produce, translating to increased predation on the pest population. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 103, 41);\"\u003eFor out-of-state customers: a new \u0026amp; cheaper shipping service available for this product! Please contact info@soundhorticulture.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders for Ephestia\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003emust be received by \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003enoon on Friday\u003c\/span\u003e for shipment the following week.  If the deadline is past, please call us and we will help you find a solution \u003cem\u003eASAP\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Add water, slowly, until a thick paste is formed. It should be smooth and creamy like peanut butter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePaint this mixture on cardboard or wooden stakes and place in garden or greenhouse in target areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLeave crawling spaces on stakes so the insects can feed without getting stuck on the paste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best time for feeding is early morning, late evening and when making releases of beneficial insects. If you mix too much paste for a feeding, refrigerate the remainder and use within five days. Dry mix will keep well if protected from light and moisture. 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Apply every two weeks with a dedicated sprayer or lightly dust onto crops with a brush or turkey baster. Repeat as necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplemental pollen can be used in many crops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamentals, including roses and poinsettia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable crops before flowering (pepper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable crops with little or no pollen (cucumber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote of Caution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollen can also be a food source for Western Flower Thrips and Onion Thrips. Avoid using pollen if these pests are present. Pollen however does not support Echinothrips. Pollen's nutritional value can break down when exposed to sunlight after 3-4 days. Pollen can mold in crops under high humidity conditions. 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