Just as the aphid show up is the time to get ladybugs and other insect predators established. to put out Lady bugs there are a few directions for success.

 1) Put them out in the cool of the evening.

2) sprinkle your plants with water before putting them out.

3) put them out at the base of plants with aphid

These directions give you the best chance that they will stay around long enough to lay eggs and start a long lasting supply of ladybugs.

After the new eggs hatch you will see stripped tiny alligator looking critters that art the lady bug larvae. These are the most voracious eaters around.

 Allthough they aren't as cute I find encarsia wasps do the best job keeping aphid under control. we sell cards that you send in and get them shipped fresh to you. These are tiny, fine ground pepper sized, wasps. Don't be afraid, they aren't the size of yellowjackets!

These little critters can eradicate aphid in just a week or so.

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