Ladybugs,
the most commonly known of all beneficial insects, are not only
effective but are economically important. They are gathered from their
natural habitat in the California Sierra Mountain foothills. They feed
on may different soft bodied insects with aphids being their main food
source. During the larval period the ladybug resembles a tiny, black,
six-legged alligator with orange spots. As a larva it will gorge on
about 400 aphids. After 3 or 4 weeks it attaches to a leaf or twig and
enters the pupal stage. In another week the pupal skin splits and a
hungry young adult emerges to eat another 5,000 aphids. Up to 1,500
tiny yellow eggs may be deposited in clusters of 10 to 50 in just a few
weeks. In good years several generations may be produced. The Ladybug's
huge appetite and reproductive capacity allow it to rapidly clean out
its prey.
Release Rates: 1/2 pint covers 2,500
square feet; pint covers 5,000 square feet; quart covers 15,000 square feet. For
farms and other large scale areas please contact us for details. Must be
shipped via UPS.
1/2 gallon: $51.50
Availability
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