I bought this to supplement Lady Beetles while they are used in an educational display. How long will this food last? I will be giving them aphids too
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Assuming you have maybe a dozen to feed, this will keep them for many, many months. We used this and halved soaked raisins.
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Possibly, if you're feeding a small amount for a small number of fish. But I'd worry about it lasting that long. Otherwise a good product, though. I've used it for a 10-day period feeding a relatively large amount twice a day and the fish were pretty happy when I got back, with food left in the bin.
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Start listening to Mike McGrath at WHYY online "you bet your garden". I am sure you could call in to the radio show too. There is also an A-Z section which lists previous weekly questions in alphabetical order. Don't lady bugs eat aphids? They come dehydrated so wet your plants at night then apply the lady bugs. They will fly away if you try in the day time
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These are not the Japanese ladybugs. My problem was that I used to use insecticide for my yard because of fleas. When I got the ladybugs they flew away. I have not used insecticide for the past two years and I an going to try to get more ladybugs. They are great at eating aphids and other insects.
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Specifically in the Drogheria & Alimentari, it is a date before which the flavor would be guaranteed at its peak. I have however actually used a few jars of this that were "lost" and were 6 years after their data - and their quality was not really affected. Of course, you should be careful to consider that it was at least stored in a dry environment as moisture could cause spoilage - but it would be noticeable. If it's within a couple years and shelf stored it should be ok IMHO.
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Not sure how long it's supposed to last, but mine's been out for a year and still occasionally catches some, looks pretty narly though doesn't look pretty so keep it hidden behind things. Probably the pheromones have worn off. They work excellent.
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Just guessing, but I think at least a year. There are dates on the bag. It's packaged well so you don't have to worry about pests like moths, etc.
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Mine have lasted up to six months, that is, they are still catching moths up to six months. Of course whenever full, it's a good idea to replace it regardless of how old.
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I don't see how it would hurt them.I'm currently raising caterpillars and the nectar for the ladybugs is organic material similar to flower nectar which is what the caterpillars would eat in the wild also, so it should be fine.
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It's not going to work on refrigerated stuff, so put them in rice, beans, oat meal and so on. You'll be able to tell just by the freshness over time and if there is nothing crawling around in whatever; they're working.
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It is a little electrical appliance with no replaceable parts. So I would expect it to last for a number of years.It may not work for mice, as other people have said, but it sure seems to be working to deter roaches in my house.
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I think they sent them in 4 days and the beetles came hungry. You can keep then in your fridge where they settle. Mist the beetles and after the water evaporates off the container, place them back I to the fridge. They should be fine for a few days. Mine were still alive 4 days later. If you want them to hang around, spray your plants with sugar water and release them onto the plants at night time. They don't fly when the sun sets. Hope that helped!
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I purchased this for my Mom for her birthday. She loves it. I am unable to answer your question about aphids, however, she has not mentioned any problems
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If you order this size they will be our medium 3/4" mealworms and pupate into a beetle in about 5 weeks. As long as you keep them cool and offer them a piece of fresh carrot and some bran they will live inside a container for their life span. They can also be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks between 40° and 45° without any food required.
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Hi Tim, I wanted to try a biological rather than spraying so I ordered ladybugs. I ordered them last year as there was quite an infestation on my hydrangeas. They did a good job cleaning up the aphids and I did see the next generation on my birch tree, but most of them moved on or died ( actually there were quite a few dead when they arrived)...I'm not sure how long a ladybug actually lives but if there isn't enough "food" to sustain them they do move on. I released some of them onto my holly bushes, but they did not stay there at all.
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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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the nectar is made mostly of aphid waste and a sugar base. Fish shouldn't be hurt in the process but the ladybugs might start falling into the water and drowning