Has anyone used ladybugs for control of insects in their greenhouse?
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Douglas Hunt on Oct 26, 2012I know people who have bought ladybugs to control an aphid situation. They're highly effective, but tend to disperse when the job is done.Helpful Reply
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Oct 26, 2012They are flighty little critters, no loyalty in the least.:)Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Oct 26, 2012A number of years ago I bought a bag and turned them loose in my greenhouse...the helped initially bet then either moved on of died off as there food source diminished. My green house was a long series of PVC hoops with plastic sheeting over the top. If you have operable windows they my leave by that route. My primary pest was not aphids but slugs...once I got my watering schedule dialed in I did not have as much trouble.Helpful Reply
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CAROL H on Oct 26, 2012Thanks to all of you. KMS that answered my question.Helpful Reply
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EdenMaker on Oct 26, 2012Yes, they have been very effective.Helpful Reply
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