[UrbanCropCircle] UrbanCropCircle Digest, Vol 24, Issue 1 - Lady Bugs sticking around

Mon Jun 7 17:50:32 PDT 2010

Hi all,

Below is a link that I found awhile back when I had the same question: Will a bag of these ladybugs stick around or migrate away. I found it interesting and helpful.

I was surprized that there is not much info provided when you purchase ladybugs on how to deploy them properly. 

http://www.ehow.com/how_2313673_ladybugs-stay-garden.html

I was having a lot of aphids and for me it was worth the try. 

As for the "Ladybug Man", I don't think he is doing ladybugs anymore. He had a place over in Interbay that was torn down several years ago for the Whole Foods complex.

He let go all of his ladybugs. 

They are usually available at any nursery and I think in the past I even seen them at Fred Meyer. 

I'd suggest a nursery, so that you can ask if the bugs are locally sourced. Also made sure they are not the Asian ladybug. Those prefer a warm climate and tend to try and get into houses rather than stay in the garden and eat bugs!

Happy Gardening, Diane

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> 1. Re: [SB_FYI] Got Ladybugs and squashy starts....?
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> To: james bristow <jameseb63 at yahoo.com>
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> Is there evidence that a bag of bugs sticks around to do work?
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> On Jun 6, 2010, at 8:58 PM, james bristow <jameseb63 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > Hey'all,
> >
> > Just returned from Green Festival for my 'first time', and what a 
> > great event!
> >
> > Kudos to you, Jenny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > I also have MANY cuke/zuke and broccoli starts for anyone who wants 
> > them. They are from our worm bin/compost, and are thriving. Let me 
> > know and I can guide you through our largest garden to date...around 
> > 1000 square feet.
> > On the Ladybug front, does anyone know what happened to the 'Lady 
> > Bug Guy' on 15th???
> > I have bought many Ladybugs in the past, and would love to be 
> > involved in mass consumption/purchase of 'Da bugs'.
> > Let me know your thoughts All......
> > Jim
> > p.s. I am serious about giving away starts, I really do NOT want to 
> > just rip them out.....
> >
> > --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Chris LaRoche <laroche.chris at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > From: Chris LaRoche <laroche.chris at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [SB_FYI] Got Ladybugs?
> > To: urbancropcircle-request at lists.sustainableballard.org, "SB FYI" <sb_fyi at sustainableballard.org 
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> > Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 2:27 PM
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> > Hello UCCers and SBers,
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> > I've noticed the last few days an infestation of aphids on my veggies!
> > I'm going to trot out to Swanson's, which sells aphid-eating 
> > ladybugs. However, they sell them in bulks of 1500. That seems 
> > like a lot, so if you'd like some let me know and we can arrange 
> > something.
> > (If you'd like to chip in with the cost, or trade starts or 
> > something, that would be great!)
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris
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> > PS- I also still got lots of borage, plus cucumbers and broccoli 
> > starts, if you want...
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