{"title":"Supplies \u0026 Accessories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-edt-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eThe little things decide whether your beneficials thrive or fizzle. Release boxes, supplemental foods, and dispensers help your investment establish, spread, and persist — turning a good program into a great one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop \u003cstrong\u003eIPM supplies and accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tools that make biocontrol work better. From \u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial insect release boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e to supplemental feeding products, these are the details that separate consistent results from hit-or-miss releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy these tools matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the best beneficials underperform if they're poorly distributed or run short of food early on. Release boxes protect and disperse them evenly, while supplemental foods sustain predators when pest numbers are low — keeping your beneficials alive and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse release and hatching stations to deploy beneficials cleanly across the crop, and apply supplemental foods to establish predatory mites and bugs before pests build. Standardize your release SOPs for repeatable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/universal-release-boxes\"\u003eUniversal Release Boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — protected, even distribution of beneficials across the crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ephestia-eggs-predator-food-102550gr\"\u003eNUTRIforce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wheast-food-for-green-lacewing-adults\"\u003eWheast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplemental foods to establish and sustain predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fly-parasite-hatching-station\"\u003eFly Parasite Hatching Station\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — steady emergence for fly-parasite programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is supplemental food for beneficial insects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollen- or protein-based products (like NUTRIforce and Wheast) that feed predators when prey is scarce, helping them establish early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do beneficial insect release boxes work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey hold and protect beneficials in the crop, letting them emerge and disperse gradually for even, continuous coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need accessories to use beneficials?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're not always required, but release tools and supplemental foods noticeably improve establishment and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I use supplemental food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt release and when pest numbers are low, so your predators stay fed and in place until pests appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"gm-edt-totop\" aria-label=\"Back to top\" title=\"Back to top\"\u003e↑\u003c\/a\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fly-parasite-hatching-station","title":"Fly Parasite Hatching Station","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Fly Parasite Hatching Station makes releasing fly parasites simpler and more reliable. It gives the pre-parasitized pupae a safe, shaded place to develop and emerge, protecting them from ants, birds, and harsh weather so more of your beneficial wasps survive to hunt filth-breeding flies around stables, barns, dairies, and compost areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use a hatching station\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFly parasites manage fly populations in stables, barns, farms, dairies, and compost areas, but in the open they often meet predators and unfavorable conditions. The station provides a controlled environment where the parasites can hatch and develop securely, which raises survival rates and overall effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePour the contents of your parasite pouch into the station and hang it in a shaded, protected area, away from direct sunlight and predators. This simple step significantly reduces parasite loss and improves the results of your fly-control program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-inch station\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds up to 5,000 parasitized pupae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-inch station\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds up to 10,000 parasitized pupae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Fly Parasite Calculator — call to action (styles live in the main site CSS) --\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"gm-calc-cta\" aria-label=\"Fly Parasite Calculator\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gm-calc-cta-text\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-kicker\"\u003eNot sure how many you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"gm-calc-cta-title\"\u003eSize your release in seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gm-calc-cta-sub\"\u003eEnter your animal type and headcount and the Fly Parasite Calculator returns the right pouch size for your operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"gm-calc-cta-btn\" href=\"\/pages\/fly-parasite-calculator\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eOpen the Fly Parasite Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position stations near feeding areas, manure piles, compost bins, and other known fly breeding sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine checks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor and refill the stations on your scheduled release cadence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine parasite releases with good manure management and fly trapping to get the most out of each release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":46950952861852,"sku":"HS4","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":46950952894620,"sku":"HS8","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Fly_Parasite_Hatching_Station_4.webp?v=1779321761"},{"product_id":"ephestia-eggs-predator-food-102550gr","title":"NUTRIforce™ – Ephestia eggs for predator food (10\/25\/50gr\/ Card of 35,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNUTRIforce™ is a supplemental food for beneficial insects and predatory mites, made of freshly laid, frozen \u003cem\u003eEphestia\u003c\/em\u003e (flour moth) eggs. Sprinkled into the crop or onto release sites, it gives predators like \u003cem\u003eOrius\u003c\/em\u003e and predatory mites a protein source to build and hold their populations when pest prey or pollen is scarce — especially useful for establishing predators preventively in thrips-sensitive crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMinute pirate bugs (\u003cem\u003eOrius\u003c\/em\u003e) and predatory mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther beneficial insects that need a supplemental food source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEphestia on cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e The card can be subdivided into smaller units and applied evenly throughout the treated area, or concentrated on thrips-sensitive crops. Protect the cards from direct sunlight and overhead watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose Ephestia:\u003c\/strong\u003e While cards are the recommended method, loose Ephestia eggs can be mixed into the carrier of an ORIUSforce™ bottle before application, or sprinkled directly onto crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the product at -4°F (-20°C) or lower in the plastic tubs. Kept properly frozen, the shelf life is at least six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid application shortly before or after overhead watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"10 grams loose","offer_id":46964902887580,"sku":"EK10","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams loose","offer_id":46964902920348,"sku":"EK25","price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams loose","offer_id":46964902953116,"sku":"EK50","price":154.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Card of 35,000 eggs - 30 tags","offer_id":46964902985884,"sku":"EKH","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NUTRIforce_Ephestia_eggs_for_predator_food_10_25_50gr__Card_of_35_000_10_gr.webp?v=1779324733"},{"product_id":"universal-release-boxes","title":"Universal Release Boxes - Pack of 50","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUniversal Release Boxes (URBs) are reusable stations for distributing loose beneficials that don’t come in sachets — without broadcasting carrier material over the top of the crop. They are ideal for flowering crops, where they keep buds free of carrier debris, and they hang low inside the canopy just like a sachet. Sold in a pack of 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScoop a small amount of your beneficial product — predatory mites or other loose organisms — into each box and hang it low in the canopy near pest hot spots, like a sachet on a hook. This lets you make strategic, repeatable releases while keeping carrier litter off the foliage and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are just boxes and contain no insects. The beneficial organisms must be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 50","offer_id":46964903575708,"sku":"URB","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Universal_Release_Boxes-_Pack_of_50.webp?v=1779298679"},{"product_id":"wheast-food-for-green-lacewing-adults","title":"Wheast – food for green lacewing adults","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWheast™ is a dry artificial diet that feeds and holds green lacewing (\u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e) adults right where you release them. Mixed into a simple paste, it gives adult lacewings the sugars they need to stay, mature, and lay eggs in the crop instead of dispersing. It also draws in and keeps other beneficial insects around the garden or greenhouse, which makes it a handy supplemental food whenever natural pollen and nectar are scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it supplements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGreen Lacewing (\u003cem\u003eChrysoperla rufilabris\u003c\/em\u003e) adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther beneficial insects that are sparse on food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAny environment where CHRYSOforce™ R adults are being used — gardens and greenhouses alike. It is especially helpful during dry spells, when wild pollen and nectar run short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Wheast feeds green lacewing adults\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWheast™ acts as a food supplement for green lacewing adults. Adult lacewings feed on sugars and pollen rather than pests, so a steady food source keeps them in the planting and supports egg-laying — and it is their hungry larvae that go on to hunt aphids and other soft-bodied pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMixing \u0026amp; Application Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix one part of the food with an equal amount of honey or sugar. Add water slowly until a thick paste is formed — it should be smooth and creamy like peanut butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint the mixture on cardboard or wooden stakes and place them in the garden or greenhouse. Leave crawling spaces on the stakes so the insects can feed without getting stuck on the paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The best time for feeding is early morning, late evening, and when making releases of beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpray applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mixture can be diluted further with water for spray applications — use 1 quart of water per 4 oz. of food\/sugar mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you mix too much paste for a feeding, refrigerate the remainder and use it within five days. The dry mix keeps well if protected from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvisories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe do not advocate spraying this mixture directly onto plants. Report any problem within 24 hours — please do not discard the product, as you may be asked to return the shipment for further analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"1 lb bag","offer_id":46964903608476,"sku":"WH","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/Wheast_food_for_green_lacewing_adults_1_lbs_bag.webp?v=1781310049"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/collections\/Supplies_Accessories_Collection.webp?v=1782260789","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/collections\/supplies-accessories.oembed","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}