What about ladybugs and butterflies (not cabbage moths), will this harm them?
765176
Nowhere on the packaging or insert did it mention ladybugs, butterflies, or moths. But, the main ingredient of this product is Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids. So, I did a quick google search on that, and found that Potassium Salts kill soft bodied insects. Butterflies and moths are in the lepidoptera family - which is considered soft bodied family (according to Wikipedia). From my understanding of everything I just read: it will not kill lady bugs (or honey bees). Here is a quote I found on a website titled ladybug (dot) uconn (dot) edu "Insecticidal Soap Kills Soft-bodied Insects. Insecticidal soaps are most effective on soft-bodied pests such as aphids, adelgids, lace bugs, leafhoppers, mealy bugs, thrips, sawfly larvae, spider mites and whiteflies. Soap has a limited effect on non-target beneficial insects such as ladybird beetle larvae, parasitic wasps and honey bees, but it can be quite disruptive to soft-bodied predators, such as syrphid fly larvae and beneficial predatory mites. Once the spray has dried, however, beneficial insects can safely re-enter the treated area." According the info on the product itself, "Insect Killing Soap Concentrate effectively controls: Adelgids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Aphids, Plant Bugs, Tent Caterpillars, Earwigs, Psyllids, Thrips, Whitefly, Grasshoppers, Sawfly Larvae, Wooly Aphids, Lace Bugs, Scales, and Leafhoppers." Hope that helps.
28364
Well...you're only allowed to have 10 lady bugs for every 10 inches of house...just kidding. Ladybugs live wherever they want. They will live in your house, in the trees, window sills, siding...wherever they can. The house is pretty. I haven't taken a flashlight and done a head count.
878259
I believe there was a sticker on bag that said live ladybugs. I would not want that to be discrete
798917
Yes, It is not a poison, they must come in contact with the powder itself. Insects have an external skeleton, and it acts like little razor blades on any moving part of the bugs. and they dehydrate and die.
2268855
Sure, if you don't mind being invaded by a swarm of bugs. The Miracle Grow soils -- all of them -- are loaded with little tiny transparent golden pearls that hatch into nasty gnats. They'll destroy certain plant roots and be all over the place. They are a pain to get rid of. Pick another brand of potting soil. This stuff is trouble.
1274935
I would only use this product for Emerald Ash Borer control on Ash trees. The best control is ordering a stock of ladybugs from Garden's Alive. The only other control I have had to resort to is malathion spray when the little buggers appear. Please understand that using this product is poisoning the tree for the season. Butterflies and beneficial bugs also. Not a good trade off when the butterfly/honeybee populations are decimated because of this chemical. Please contact your county extension service. They love questions like this. Hopefully they can help you find a less toxic more targeted approach. I would only use this product for Emerald Ash Borer control on Ash trees. The best control is ordering a stock of ladybugs from Garden's Alive. The only other control I have had to resort to is malathion spray when the little buggers appear. Please understand that using this product is poisoning the tree for the season. Butterflies and beneficial bugs also. Not a good trade off when the butterfly/honeybee populations are decimated because of this chemical. Please contact your county extension service. They love questions like this. Hopefully they can help you find a less toxic more targeted... » Read More I would only use this product for Emerald Ash Borer control on Ash trees. The best control is ordering a stock of ladybugs from Garden's Alive. The only other control I have had to resort to is malathion spray when the little buggers appear. Please understand that using this product is poisoning the tree for the season. Butterflies and beneficial bugs also. Not a good trade off when the butterfly/honeybee populations are decimated because of this chemical. Please contact your county extension service. They love questions like this. Hopefully they can help you find a less toxic more targeted approach. « Show Less
2017811
No, not at all. I found it to be environmentally savvy as well as an educational experience for my children. They were thrilled to see all the lady bugs. They loved that the lady bugs were able to crawl all over them too. Plus, we observed their behavior over the period of time they were in our yard.
257946
The Asian variety are invasive in local ecosystems and can kill other good bugs like local ladybugs to the point of extinction. It's important to know what variety ladybugs are before releasing into your area. Responsible sellers should list the species. This one is labeled as "Hippodamia convergens," or the convergent lady beetle, a common North American species.
1477004
I don't see how Honey bees could be affected. The Nemotodes only attack the borers inside the tree.
2235628
They work great indoors for aphid control but outside I would be a little concerned that they might also attract butterflies
2122252
Definitely not - it could kill them. You also will need to remove any plants.
693738
I would love to help you out with your question, but there is not enough information. It would be fine if you live in California, or if you are letting them go in a greenhouse. But I would not if you live in Colorado, or anywhere it could snow till April, and are placing them in an outside garden. Ladybugs eat aphids, and there are not a lot till the spring. Here is a site about releasing ladybugs... http://www.naturescontrol.com/ladybugs.html
1063588
Absolutely not. These critters don't live in the walls of your house, near the frequencies emitted by the device along the wires. Nor will they affect critters in your crawl space if you have one, away from wiring, or spiders up on the outside of the walls/ceilings. But they've kept the bugs out of my house for 16+ years, and I haven't had to spray.
730962
Yes, pyrethrins and pyrethroids are toxic to ladybugs (and multicolored Asian lady beetles) and their larvae.
1342511
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.
1543966
Hi, I'm not an expert but I would say it possibly could. Maybe you can catch a couple and put them in with some leaves etc. and when they come ask them to spray a little in the bag or box and see what happens. You could also ring the company that sprays but they will probably say it won't hurt them, but I would want to make sure for myself if I was you. Good luck and let me know how you go. I love the ladybugs in the garden, they do their jobs well.
374783
I have birds and moth problem. I have used this on furniture and curtains with no staining. It is a Perythrin water based spray. Perythrins are derived from plant and although it is not considered toxic to humans or animals, it is an irritant. I don't like to use any insecticides around the house because of the birds, but this product is probably the safest for use in pet homes. It is definitely safer than moth balls, which are highly toxic. Also, many flea soaps and sprays for pets contain Perythrin because it is not considered toxic when used correctly