Anonymous
Post 04/24/2023 11:12     Subject: Re:Local Store to Purchase Ladybugs
Anonymous wrote:I find the best thing to do for aphids is just wait a couple weeks. The hose will also knock off the ladybug larvae. If you just wait a bit, they will catch up. It’s very unlikely that the aphids will do serious damage even though they look alarming. It’s the natural pattern for the aphids to look like a horror movie for a bit before the predators catch up with the population curve.


Thanks!
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2023 12:49     Subject: Re:Local Store to Purchase Ladybugs
I find the best thing to do for aphids is just wait a couple weeks. The hose will also knock off the ladybug larvae. If you just wait a bit, they will catch up. It’s very unlikely that the aphids will do serious damage even though they look alarming. It’s the natural pattern for the aphids to look like a horror movie for a bit before the predators catch up with the population curve.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2023 08:14     Subject: Local Store to Purchase Ladybugs
you cann knock aphids off with a strong hose.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2023 15:16     Subject: Local Store to Purchase Ladybugs
It’s not a good idea to buy them. https://www.gardenmyths.com/buy-ladybugs-garden/

The article also talks about how to encourage more of your own ladybugs.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2023 14:39     Subject: Local Store to Purchase Ladybugs
I have aphids all over my native honeysuckle. I saw one ladybug having a feast, but would like to buy more. Any recs?