Lac is the resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated is Kerria lacca. Cultivation begins when a farmer gets a stick that contains eggs ready to hatch and ties it to the tree to be infested.

What is STIC lac?

: lac in its natural state that encrusts small twigs and the bodies of lac insects and is scraped off and dried in the shade to become the source of seed lac, lac dye, and shellac wax.

What is lac used for?

Lac is used in ammunition, airplanes, furniture polish and perfumes, and in making bangles, imitation fruits and flowers. The scientists' motive was to give lac farmers a host plant that grows faster and reduces tree-based farming. Ninety per cent of lac is produced on palash, ber and kusum trees.