Ladybug Food is a special diet for your "pet ladybugs" when aphids are not available. It may also be used in your garden when you first release your ladybugs so that they have an immediate source of quick energy. Just follow the easy directions. Directions: Put 1 or 2 capfuls of powder into small flat dish or jar lid. Add approximately 4 drops of water per capful powder. Mix to a paste consistency (add more powder or water as needed). Smear onto toothpicks, craft sticks, or leaves. Use as a supplemental diet when aphids aren't available. 12" tube is filled with our own highly nutritious, protein packed, high energy recipe of powdered Ladybug Food. Lacewings love this, too! Sold exclusively by realcooltoys.com Not for human consumption. Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days. LBUG-FD$8.00 (310) 318-1389 We offer secure online ordering. RealCoolToys.com has a $25.00 minimum purchase requirement for phone orders. PLEASE READ our "Answers to your questions" page: realcooltoys.com/info for our usual shipping methods, process times and return policy. E-MAIL : realcooltoys@kathyscritters.com Please remember our brave soldiers. Visit one of our friends, Operation Gratitude: www.opgratitude.com You may find out more about Kathy's Critters and meet some of her "Critter Stars" by visiting: www.kathyscritters.com