Description
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NOT AVAILABLE DURING MONTH OF MAY
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The familiar ladybug is a predator that feeds opportunistically on aphids. Probably the best overall control for aphids. Shipped as adults via USPS Priority Mail direct from licensed California pickers.

How it works
Adult beetles seek out and devour aphids. In addition, the female beetles lay up to 50 eggs per day. The usually lay these orange, football-shaped eggs on the upper-sides of leaves on infested plants. The eggs hatch into black, alligator-like larvae with orange markings. The larvae are also fierce predators, devouring up to 400 aphids.

General usage
Any location where aphids are a potential or actual pest.

Directions for use
For more information, see detailed instructions.

Application rates
Prevention: N/A
Control light: 4-6 per sq.yard - release weekly x 3-6
Control medium 6-9 per sq.yard - release every 4-5 days x 4-8
Control heavy: 9-14 per sq.yard - release every 2-4 days x 6-10
Maintenance: release 3-5 per sq. yard - weekly indefinitely
Gardens: release 60-90% of rates above
Acre +: release 15-50% rates above
Comments: releases larger than those recommended can hamper program effectiveness.