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| Container of Ladybugs |
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| Ladybugs in container |
Since I am practically a pro at release ladybugs (cause I've done it once), it only took me about an hour to spread out the ladybugs this year. Last year, part of the reason it took me so long was because they came in a mesh bag and it was difficult to get them out. The plastic container they came in this year made it much easier.
I was thrilled to discover a few ladybug larvae around my yard as I was releasing the new ladybugs. I've never noticed one of these guys before. Hopefully this is the spawn of some of my ladybugs from last year. How fun!
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| Ladybug larvae |
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Hi Amy! I released some ladybugs last year to help battle my aphids. A day later I coulda sworn they had all disappeared. Through the year I'd find a few here and there but really...a 1000+ ladybugs. This year though I've been finding more and more around. I have even spotted ladybug eggs and larvae around so I've very happy with the release! I may think about releasing more like you to increase the population!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Especially when you find eggs and larvae from last year!
ReplyDeleteHi Holly, isn't it amazing what a difference they make? For some reason the aphids have been really bad in my gardens over the past few years. Two years ago, I fought aphids on my houseplants all winter. I was thrilled to find the lady bugs for sale, and it's been like night a day!! Not one aphid came inside this winter either. It was great.
ReplyDeletePlantPostings - I hope you'll get a chance to try it. I never thought I'd buy bugs to release in my gardens, but it's so worth it!