{"product_id":"ladybirds-for-aphids","title":"Ladybirds for Aphids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome pack sizes are only available from March to September.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Ladybird adults and their Ladybird larvae are voracious eaters and can make a real difference to aphid (greenfly and blackfly) infestations both under glass and outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ladybirds we supply are \u003cem\u003eAdalia Bipunctata\u003c\/em\u003e - the red two-spotted ladybird. They are one of many native species in the UK.  Ladybirds are one of the most popular controls for aphids but they do not prey on other insects so will not help with pests such as thrips and spider mite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ladybird larvae look very different to the adults (a distinctive slate grey and orange colour approximately 0.5cm long) and cannot fly, they therefore will stay where they are put, each eating up to 100 Aphids a day, until they pupate. Adults may well fly away. This will be disappointing, but they will be doing good wherever they are!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a large area to treat or have aphids in multiple areas of your home or garden then \u003ca title=\"lacewing larvae for aphid outbreaks\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/collections\/natural-pest-control\/products\/lacewing-larvae-for-aphids\"\u003eLacewing larvae\u003c\/a\u003e may be more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarvae 250 - Use immediately. Your bottle will contain the very small ladybird larvae and an inert carrier for protection, usually bran husks. It’s best to do this early morning or late evening by gently scattering over affected plants or into a rough paper cone lodged between branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarvae \u0026amp; Egg mix - Use immediately. Apply in cool conditions (in late evening) where possible. Either apply the larvae\/eggs directly to the plants or use cut up egg boxes or paper cones placed in target areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults - Use immediately. Before release pop the ladybirds (in their wrapping) in the fridge or a cool place for 30 minutes to calm them down. If they already appear dormant- leave the tube at room temp, out of direct sunlight and they should recover. Ladybirds are usually thirsty after their journey, so sprinkle some water on the plant leaves before releasing the ladybirds in the early evening. Adult ladybirds will fly away unless you net them in with frost fleece or insect netting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very important to release the ladybirds as soon as possible after they arrive with you to minimise the risk of them eating each other! If that means releasing them outside of the times mentioned above that’s fine. If you absolutely can’t then they can go in the fridge for a short while.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the larvae from ants. Ants “farm” aphids for their honey dew and protect them from beneficial insects including ladybirds and their larvae. Treat the ant nests and remove ants from the plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLadybirds should be applied when aphids are present on plants at temperatures are above 10°C (although best control is gained at 15-20°C), they will also require at least 12 hours of daylight per day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the ladybirds do have aphids to feed on otherwise they will die, eat each other or leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome pack sizes are only available March to September.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh. This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder by 10am Monday for same week despatch by Ladybird Plant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"100 Ladybird Larvae \u0026 Egg Mix","offer_id":54855345307975,"sku":"LBL-100-GG","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Ladybird larvae","offer_id":54855345340743,"sku":"LAB-L2-TU-M","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Ladybird adults","offer_id":54855345373511,"sku":"LAB-L1-TU-S","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Ladybird Larvae \u0026 Egg Mix","offer_id":54855345406279,"sku":"LBL-50-GG","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Ladybird adults","offer_id":54855345439047,"sku":"LAB-GG-50","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/image.jpg?v=1788345081","url":"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/products\/ladybirds-for-aphids","provider":"Natural Grower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}