What genus &amp; species are these ladybugs?
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I have no idea. I was told ladybugs for aphids. This was the best buy. I haven't seen one since the night I released them and haven't seen any aphids either. Jim
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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.
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Not sure about gnats, I found a lot of Moths and small bugs, not sure if they were gnats!
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Hi Laura, I don't think it's too late at all. Many plants are still infested with aphids which will feed the ladybugs. Ladybugs can live up to two years and will hibernate through the winter. I have found ladybugs coming out of hibernation within a large piece of driftwood laying against the south side of my home. Whether they will lay viable eggs this year I do not know. I'm sure the good people at Hirts would be able to answer most of your questions regarding reproduction. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Gayla/Grace
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I am not 100% sure, but checked the Cutter website and they advise that it's not harmful to butterflies and fireflies (no mention of lady bugs that I could find). You also shouold not let pets outside until the stuff has dried.
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That's about the size the ones I was dealing with were. I believe they were German roaches, if that helps. Just make sure you use the 12-month ones, the other kinds don't work. I think they probably use stronger stuff in the 12-month ones.
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Ladybugs don't fly at night, so release them in the evening. I put them in the fridge for a day to calm them down, then misted them in the bag with half cola half water to temporarily glue their wings together. They come out hungry and thirsty, so be sure there's a spray of water on the areas you're releasing them in. I also sprayed their nectar first, then let them go!
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The ladybug's purchased from this vendor did not stay in my yard after they devoured the aphids. I don't know how to make a home for them as the other respondent states he did, however, you should find some information about that on the internet.
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Only if it's warm where you live. Otherwise I'd wait until it warms up because Lady Bugs do not like cold weather and hibernate. The company I used only shipped them when the season was right for the lady bugs to survive.
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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.
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I'm sorry, I bought ladybugs for my snowball bush. They took care of the aphids and then left. Best of luck getting rid of the ones you don't want.Anne
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China, and although it's very cute, it doesn't quite look like the picture. Mine has only one dragonfly and one butterfly on the platter and the rest is composed of mainly lady bugs, bees and flowers, with one very pretty little beetle that I can't identify. I hope, if you purchase, that you get lucky with your bugs :D
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it looks like the traditional red and black ladybug and the blue and green ladybug have closed eyes, but the pink one has open eyes.
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My set came with stakes for each lady bug. I absolutely love them and bought another set for my daughter. I do not know anything about the different sizes....
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If kept in refrigerator better chance of survival before releasing. Once you let the ladybugs loose in your yard, it is best to have watered first so they will stick around. There are no guarantees on these cute little bugs. I buy them every year because grandson so enjoys them. It is best to have plants growing in yard so they will stick around for a while. Otherwise they will migrate to a yard that has more flowers and plants. And especially if a plant has a lot of aphids on it. They love aphids.
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I received live lady bugs. I've never noticed their eggs on anything so I can't answer your question. This question is best directed to the Orcon LBC1500 producer.
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What's the average temp/humidity in there? Was there any food (ie aphids or "ladybug nectar")?