I am planning to release live ladybugs into my garden shortly. Is the ladybug house something they need for the winter, assuming they hang around? Or is it needed now for them? Thanks for your time marilyn
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I had my lady bugs in a green house over the winter, Florida, and they never used it. Looks pretty, but for me it was a waste of money.
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I found this info on it here: http://www.naturescontrol.com/ladybugs.html It said this: When not being used, ladybugs may be stored in the refrigerator, where they live off their body fat. (Keep the temperature between 35-45 F.) They appear almost dead in the refrigerator, but quickly become active when warmed up. How long can they be stored? Usually 2-3 months, but it depends on the time of year, and some losses can be expected the longer they're stored. During early spring (March and April) they should be used somewhat sooner, as these are older ladybugs from the previous year. During May, ladybugs should be released immediately. The new ladybug crop comes in about June 1, and these young ladybugs actually seem to benefit from refrigeration 1-2 months - it simulates winter for them. (Note: Modern frost-free refrigerators tend to dry out ladybugs in storage. For prolonged storage, your bags of ladybugs can be misted or sprinkled with water, perhaps every 2-3 weeks. Allow ladybugs to dry at room temperature until moisture is mostly evaporated, then replace ladybugs in refrigerator.)
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I use these in my garage when over wintering my plants and they collect a lot of bugs. I find they work better if they are laid almost flat to the pot. When I had fungus gnats in my house plants I had to use a product like Bonide Houseplant Systemic Insect Control Granules (smells like chemicals). Gnats are really hard to kill off. Good luck.
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To be honest, is hard to tell. Though I don't see as many in the aquaponics garden as that is where I released them, the aphids are gone and I still see ladybugs around my other plants in the yard. So maybe 1500 aren't' here and I have food enough for those here. I also see larvae ladybugs too. For them to stay around there must be an ample food supply for them. I am considered getting bait to keep them here through the summer. These people are really easy to work with and full of information.
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Mine took about 3 weeks to turn to ladybugs at which time we opened the top and let them out. You should set them free at that point as they need to find a source of aphids to survive on.
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I used the ladybugs on my flower garden. It's been a few year since I tried it (I just did the review recently, but I track my plants and documented the effort) I do remember a few showing up after the initial group left. They didn't stay either!
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No, ladybugs are beetles and they move freely from plant to plant. They don't secrete anything that would make them stick, but they might be ON something when your kids pick it, just like any other bug, so you should probably teach them to wash their produce before they eat it.... if for no other reason than dirt and parasites ;)
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I feel it is best to place it away from the house. You do not want bugs being drawn to the entrances of your residence. I had a problem with one of my Dynatraps, called the company and they refused to repair it. It is a "throw away" product. I will not purchase another one of their products. Worked well when it worked, but very short life. I would not recommend a person purchase this brand.
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I believe there was a sticker on bag that said live ladybugs. I would not want that to be discrete
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We eat straight from the garden also and haven't noticed any eggs. I believe the ladybugs lay their eggs on the leaves...so eat up!
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Haven't seen any in mine yet. I've seen everything else in there including millipedes, spiders, a few beetle-like bugs including Asian beetles, but so far haven't seen any earwigs in my house, though they are in my garage and outside. I'd almost bet they would attract the earwigs. I'm finding bugs in there that I didn't know were in my house, because of the carpet. These things are awesome, I love them.
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Yes they r fully adult. They also will mate and have more ladybugs hope that help answer ur questions only release them at night time but spray ur tree with water before putting lady bug in ur tree and when they arrive in mail wet them a bit so they can have water to drink and open bag then leave bag in tree and they will come out
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I got these in the Fall and put one in my garage. Within a couple weeks, I was pleased to notice the bug population had diminished significantly and,thereafter, was virtually non-extistent. Winter has since set in and bugs are naturally dormant, so I'm looking forward to a bug-free garage in the Spring.
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I brought my gardenia inside about a month ago as outside night temps getting into the mid-thirties. I keep my house 68-70 in daytime and 58-60 at night. I don't have a grow light but keep it by a window that gets morning sun. It is growing like crazy, and I am pleasantly surprised. I thought it would probably die. Oddly enough, my asparagus fern which was outside as well, sits next to the gardenia inside and is throwing out new shoots almost everyday! I don't know what's going on but obviously they like it!!
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These trees hibernate in the Winter. All the needles fall off and it looks dead, then comes back in the Spring. So I'm not sure you'd want it in an indoor garden. Also if the house is dry in the Winter from heat, you have to be careful it doesn't dry out. It does best if left outside for three seasons and brought into a garage or shed for the winter...that's assuming you get 4 seasons where you are.
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My understanding is only on ladybugs outside. Try something sweet to the taste on plants in your yard. You will probably need a professional for inside the house.
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Lady bugs do not usually do a good job with spider mites. I am trying a new product over the next several weeks that might work. Lady bugs for me have lasted a couple of months, producing off spring several times during this period.