Ladybugs
>1500 living prefed
Treats 900 sq. ft.
Ladybugs, Hippodamia convergens, are voracious predators of soft bodied
pests especially aphids, but also scale insects and mealy bugs.
Directions: After purchase rinse bag under cold tap water, then
store refrigerated, 38°F, until release. Do not
freeze. Release as soon as possible at dusk in watered garden near plants with aphids or
other pests. If ladybugs settle down each adult can eat 5,000 aphids, then lay up to 1,500
tiny yellow eggs. Eggs hatch into black alligator like larvae. The larvae can each eat
another 400 aphids, before in turn pupating and forming more adults.
The 1,500 adult ladybugs in this bag can be released in up to a 900 square foot garden.
Ladybugs are sensitive to insecticides. Do not use insecticides while ladybugs are
working. Delay ladybug release 14 days after last use of poisons. Ladybugs are, however,
compatible with SCANMASK beneficial nematodes applied to soil.
Prices
Due to unpredictable shipping costs, we no longer sell individual packs. We
only sell cartons of 18 bags toquality retail garden centers. If you
want ladybugs, please encourage your local lawn and garden center to contact us,
tel. 717 349 2789. If they buy them, they can sell to you.
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