GrowersHouse Wheast - Lacewing food

Advanced Nutrition for Beneficial Insects

Wheast is a professional-grade supplement engineered to provide the essential proteins and nutrients required by adult lacewings and other predatory species. By offering a consistent food source, growers can prevent the migration of beneficial insects, ensuring they stay exactly where they are needed most. This lacewing food is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, as it encourages local reproduction and long-term establishment of biological controls in both greenhouse and outdoor environments.

Application Rates and How-To Use Wheast

For targeted application, mix one part Wheast with an equal amount of honey or sugar and add water slowly to create a thick, creamy paste. Paint this mixture onto wooden stakes or cardboard, leaving clear "crawling spaces" so insects can feed without becoming trapped in the paste. For broad-area coverage, the mixture can be diluted for spray applications using 1 quart of water per 4 oz of the food/sugar blend. For maximum results, apply during early morning or late evening when insect activity is highest. This 1 lb Ziploc unit (Item: WH-ziploc-1lb.powder) is registered for use across the USA.

Key features:

• Enhanced Insect Retention: Specifically formulated to attract and keep adult lacewings in your garden or greenhouse.
• Boosts Biological Activity: Provides the necessary nutrition to encourage beneficial insects to lay eggs and build colonies.
• Flexible Application Methods: Can be applied as a thick, high-protein paste or as a diluted foliar spray for larger canopies.
• Optimized Pest Management: Supports a self-sustaining predatory environment, reducing the need for alternative interventions.
• Long-Term Stability: The dry powder formula remains effective for extended periods when stored in a cool, dry place away from light.