Wheast™ – Food for Green Lacewing Adults to Boost Biological Control

Wheast™ is a specially formulated food source that attracts and sustains adult green lacewings (Chrysoperla spp.). By keeping lacewings active in crops longer, it boosts egg-laying and enhances natural pest control. When prey is scarce, Wheast™ ensures adults remain nourished and productive, leading to stronger biological control as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.

How It Works

• Provides a reliable food source for adult lacewings when prey is limited.

• Increases adult survival, activity, and egg production.

• More eggs = more lacewing larvae, powerful predators of soft-bodied pests.

Targets These Uses

• Supports green lacewing species such as Chrysoperla rufilabris and Chrysoperla carnea.

• Indirectly improves control of aphids, thrips, mealybugs, whiteflies, and mites by strengthening lacewing populations.

Ideal Conditions

• Effective in greenhouses, field crops, orchards, gardens, and landscapes.

• Particularly valuable when pest populations are low but maintaining lacewing presence is essential.

Application Instructions

• Mix Wheast™ with water per label directions.

• Apply as a spray or place in feeders near active crops.

• Reapply periodically for continuous food availability.

Release Rates

• 1 lb package treats large growing areas.

• Follow dilution rates on product label.

• Apply regularly during crop cycles to maintain lacewing populations.

Where to Use

• Greenhouses and nurseries

• Field and row crops

• Orchards and vineyards

• Gardens and landscapes

Shipping & Storage

• Packaged in 1 lb units.

• Store sealed in a cool, dry location.

• Reseal unused product tightly to maintain freshness.

Quick Tips

• Use alongside lacewing releases (e.g., CHRYSOforce™) to maximize establishment.

• Provides critical support when pest populations are too low to sustain adults.

• Safe, natural, and easy to apply.

• Helps ensure continuous lacewing activity for preventative pest control.