3 Tips to Ensure LadyBugs Stay in Your Garden after Release

John from www.growingyour... shares with you a ladybug release and shows you how he releases ladybugs in his garden. You will also learn how ladybugs can be effective at combating an aphid problem in your vegetable garden. John believes that biological controls such as LadyBugs should be one of the organic and natural tools you use to combat pests in the garden. Also see a ladybug orgy at the end of this video!

[@growingyourgreens]

While I did remove some of the aphids on the flowering tops, Im SURE im missed some. Unless I took an emense amount of time, It would be nearly impossible to get all the aphids. They also hide under leaves, up stalks, etc. So rest assured, the ladybugs have more food for them. In addition, Aphids reproduce and there are "always more" coming. I would prefer to spend time doing something elese than getting all the aphids. So I release the ladybugs as they are free labor.

[@cathy5333]

Eight years later in 2019, I can't believe I'm just finding your video. Love it, and love ladybugs.

[@kas2388]

@@cathy5333 Same hahaha

[@jotajota6125]

What do you do if you wanna lure them to your garden? Haha it will be helpful for me, because here we do not have those sold in a plastic cup

[@cathy5333]

Just now seeing your video, very informative and interesting, thank you.

[@mrsseasea]

Ya the first time I saw a young lady bug I didn't know what it was.....so I started picking them off and killing them.....but I have slot of them in my garden......they are just there naturally! So my pest control is limited but I do use neem oil with a bit of soap and water......if I see to may pests!

[@jesseg9088]

I train Lady Bugs. You can rent a LB hive for 2 weeks or so. Minimum 10k LB count. After 2 weeks I come back and play a meatloaf song as they've been trained to respond only to Meatloaf. Takes about 15 minutes to gather about 75% of them back. Call early to reserve your LB Hive. 😂😂😂😂

[@laisserallerman]

I do not know about your hosing down your plants or trees or yard. You are washing all the food for the Ladybugs off the plants. So, when you release the ladybugs you are insuring that the ladybugs will have to leave your yard to eat. You are wrong they do not ship the ladybugs with food it diet food and many of the ladybugs do not like it and many refused to eat it. So, by the time you purchase your ladybug they are on their last legs. History of the Ladybug blog.

[@markgranados6588]

this guy's a stoner

[@patstone3259]

Mark Granados Aren't you a sharp one.

[@stephy369]

For sure lol

[@jerrytuck8595]

Your an idiot Mark. . Just cause he gardens naturally or what is your problem lame ass

[@berrybloom2000]

I love ladybugs, they're adorable

[@growingyourgreens]

There are less aphids in winter when it is too cold. That being said, I usually wash them off (kitchen sprayer, each leaf) and/or brush them off on my shirt. I may end up eating a few of them, unintentionally. Good for more protein and some say even b12. I would rather eat aphids than some toxic sprays. Please do not let it deter you from eatting your fresh greens. I will make an episode soon about another device I use to remove aphids from the leaves before consuming them.

[@zacharygabriel5872]

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[@hezekiahtripp2711]

@Zachary Gabriel Flixportal =)

[@zacharygabriel5872]

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[@hezekiahtripp2711]

@Zachary Gabriel no problem :)

[@allthatgirlcoronado]

I released some ladybugs in my garden, today. I hope they appreciate what I did for them.

[@subyoooyoy]

lmfao, did they?

[@Tiki71]

Also John, if you release the ladybugs at the base of the plant, they, quite instinctively, will climb up the plant, devouring pests along the way. The place I get mine keeps a few bags out ready to use. In my ladybug release video, I show how they have these little internal "gyroscopes" that make them want to climb (when out of their dormant state).

[@LelaE34]

Your video was very informative and your narration was great. You have a great personality, a good voice so you can be plainly heard and very good information. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Please keep the videos coming.

[@mclanimation3d719]

John, it's a real treat to watch enthusiastic people like you share their passion with others. Thanks a bunch! Oh, ever thought about building a ladybug house to help them stay?

[@courtneycampling293]

ooo yeah!!!

[@antothemg2380]

6:10 ---- "let's watch some ladybugs getting it on!" 😂😂😂

[@vincenxius]

😂

[@growingyourgreens]

The container full of ladybugs shown in this video cost me 5 dollars. Here in my area, OSH stores sell ladybugs. Check local nurseries and/or hardware stores with nurseries (forget the big box stores- they dont generally sell bugs). Otherwise, you can order them online.

[@BlueHen123]

INFLATION! 10 Years later the cost of lady bugs has doubled to $11!

[@elijahlopez8258]

I like this information and the guy is explaining everything easy and kinda fun. Don't be mean. Gosh. Thank You

[@whittle4u]

You people are mean as shit, big surprise, thanks for the video, whats up with the nectar they send sometimes with them? thanks

[@georgiahoneybees]

Can you believe this was 10 years ago? Thank you for providing us with all this useful information.

[@USAFORMERUSMC]

Ladybugs are naturally attracted to the Ladybug stress pheromone. If your neighbor has more aphids than you, they will leave. Green Lacewings are the better choice.

[@Threedog1963]

I realize this came out in 2011 and it's 7 years later now. However, I have read that importing ladybugs from outside sources can bring in diseases and parasites to native ladybugs in your area. Any thoughts on it? Also, what source would you recommend getting ladybugs from? Online or do you use local sources? Oh... and what time of year would you recommend releasing them in the garden? I live on the Texas gulf coast; mild winters and brutal hot humid summers.

[@Squidbillies1000]

You can also call in an airstrike. Napalm works very well at eradicating aphids. You can thank me later.

[@sararickmore1195]

why not just pour them on the ground? I am convinced none of them ended up miraculously grabbing a branch on their fall from the 150th floor

[@janineenright8860]

This video was awesome! I love ladybugs one time I ordered some and all flew away into my neighbor's yard now I know what to do thanks soooo much :)

[@Laraine360]

Excellent presentation! Didn’t bore me, very informative! I just purchased my first batch of 1500 ladybugs. Fingers crossed this organically does the trick. Thank you!

[@vanderumd11]

Did it work

[@Laraine360]

@@vanderumd11 the good news- they arrived alive (with the exception of maybe 7 or 8 of them) and I released as directed. The not so good news - while some ( about 40 of them) stood around for the whole season, I was unable to observe any difference. Lesson - releasing 1500 Ladybugs into the garden doesn’t insure that they will stay put 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ironmantis37]

Spray the lady bugs with sugar water before releasing them. The sugar water will dry and prevent them from opening their wings and flying away from your garden. The next time it rains, the dried sugar holding their wings will melt in the rain and they can then fly away. I kept the 1,500 I released in my garden for a week before they started flying off to kill the bad bugs in the whole neighborhood.

[@USAFORMERUSMC]

Do not spray ladybugs with Sugar. It shortens their lifespan and interferes with their ability to sense the aphids stress pheromone. Sugar also attracts ants. No one wants those....except the aphids:)

[@growingyourgreens]

The container full of ladybugs shown in this video cost me 5 dollars. Here in my area, OSH stores sell ladybugs. Check local nurseries and/or hardware stores with nurseries forget the big box stores- they dont generally sell bugs.. Otherwise, you can order them online.

[@gayle2020]

I always liked playing with ladybugs as a child/ Never knew they got rid of bugs. I read alyssium plants are good bug repellents too

[@ZanaDew]

gayle2020 I've never heard that before.

[@bonho8913]

Do you have ants around your plants with aphids? Ants are attracted to the honeydew aphids produces and they attack my ladybugs and drove them away!

[@Weenadawg]

!! I was thinking about getting ladybugs but now I'm unsure if I should since I have ants hanging around my plants too 😰

[@stephy369]

I have a hundred year old maple FULL of aphids with their honeydew raining all over my cars. The maple is dropping leaves to get rid of them. I got a pack of 3000 ladybugs and think I may need a lot more. Literally every leaf is packed with aphids. I think the ants are farming them. Get ready for the great aphid massacre of 2018!!!

[@blkcolombiangrl]

Stephy how did it go for you ?

[@jessewarner7962]

Hope it worked for you!

[@growingyourgreens]

The container full of ladybugs shown in this video cost me five dollars. Here in my area, OSH stores sell ladybugs. Check local nurseries and/or hardware stores with nurseries forget the big box stores- they dont generally sell bugs.. Otherwise, you can order them online.

[@chrissythiel3660]

Always love the hilarious commentary. Thanks for making it fun!!

[@jacobbonilla2613]

i need a ladybug orgy in my vegetable garden i have tons of aphids but i can't find any stores that sell them in my local area ):

[@stephy369]

Jacob Bonilla you can search online for your local ladybugs :)

[@clshew]

Great Video, I use Ladybugs also,The reason they don't last in your home refrigerator more than a couple days is most likely your fridge is frost free meaning it pulls the moisture from the air inside and after a couple days they become dehydrated and die. I also toss a kid sized box of raisins 20 or so out so they have an initial food source prior to mating.

[@josephrflynn7]

I love all of your videos. your knowledge and enthusiasm is amazing! Thsnks for sharing

[@Jassiespassie]

I really enjoyed this video you have a great personality 👍

[@TheFriskies22]

Whoa! Watch out! Just kidding, I laughed so hard.

[@stephy369]

TheFriskies22 me too lol!

[@dulceluv777]

TheFriskies22 favorite part 😂😂

[@jonathansalas8134]

Nice video, you need a better camera tho..

[@1erinjames]

Neighbor used heavy pesticides and ALL the aphids arrived :( Got ladybugs and hoping to save the garden.

[@SkewToob]

Spray neem oil man. You can get it 100% organic and it's safe even up to the day of harvest.

[@OpporTUNAtySportfishing]

Why is he yelling at the camera lens? But for sure smokes dope.

[@audreywilemon5594]

seriously?...

[@OpporTUNAtySportfishing]

+Audrey Burkett Of course he does......!!!! ✌🏼🚬☮

[@marvinlindsey5429]

Audrey Burkett dont be so rude that good ladybugs help our plants grow IF YOU DID NOT KNOW

[@johnminaberry4723]

Smoking dope helps you bond better with your ladybugs. I have a couple of favorites I share my weed with.

[@SydneyBristow0788]

This is an extremely helpful video. Lol you remind me of my husband when you open the container "whoa it's gonna getcha" 😆😅🤣 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞

[@craftyladydi]

Hi, great information. I hope you can answer a question, no one seems to have an answer. I bought pressure treated wood for a stand to my ladybug house, do lady bugs dislike the wood? The house has not been treated. Thanks!

[@finitefarms6073]

craftyladydi lady bug experts say those don't do anything

[@trudysmith3587]

Hello, thanks for all your videos! I spray my plants regularly with Neem oil. What will or could that do to the lady bugs? Thanks, Trudy

[@MaxiiBoii23]

It won't kill them, but I think neem oil repells aphids and the ladybugs won't find food.

[@DowntownSound1]

Ladybugs get sick on neem oil. Not a good idea.

[@erictaylor5462]

I worked at an airport that had a crop dusting operation and the place was covered in ladybugs. They actually spray them with crop dusters. How you can spray live insects and have them survive, I have no idea. I'd like to know though, so if you know, please say.

[@growingyourgreens]

Yes, I do grow some root vegetable, such as carrots, radishes, beets, turips. That being said, I focus on growing greens and things I prefer to eat over root crops.

[@trenaebowers1968]

Can I release them on the first day of spring is that safe I'm planning on doing it with praying mantis eggs for the garden you can they hatch them in the spring and releasing ladybugs in Spring March 20th and will they eat the baby praying mantis ladybugs are very endangered in my yard I've only seen one or ladybug in my front yard so I'm going to change that and I'm going to put 3000 thousand ladybugs into my future flower garden I only have one flower bed no flowers in it yet the other flower bed is our neighbor's house overgrown with weeds spring and summer no flowers I will have flowers in the spring and my ladybugs and praying mantis will have a party there we have carpenter bees that I'm going to get rid of Siri and my baby praying mantis and my ladybugs would do a good job and eating them this carpenter bees scared the poop out of me still ain't going to release my praying mantis and ladybugs to eat them

[@kbird5069]

can you feed the aphids to the ladybug in the container ...do ladybug larvae eat aphids and can't fly away ... is it better to put ladybug eggs in the garden then ladybugs themselves

[@MoonlightNothing]

Thanks, 🙏 pray my ladybugs 🐞 prey on the aphids for generations to come.

[@phillyhippie]

I just released my first batch of ladybugs a few days ago next summer I will plant a flower bed for them and place a little ladybug house in the flower bed

[@mrglasecki]

😎 dude save those aphid's boss drop All affected foliage in a High sided "Black" bucket (rain barrel works best "Plant marigolds around it" Yes they will climb up but seldom out and are only food for ladybugs and mantis 🥰 as you add foliage you start adding ladybug babies as well (only takes a few of those dudes 😏 As it gets a foot or two deep just add kale and trap crop stuff Now you have a ladybug 'maker' Biggest day

[@mrglasecki]

**put and keep in the direct sun

[@bedheadsteve4467]

Aren't you the blender guy? I remember seeing you in a few other channels reviewing things for websites.

[@erictaylor5462]

Seems like ladybug nymphs would work better. They eat more and the don't fly away.

[@artistmama1]

I have to wonder why you removed the lady bugs food source before releasing them. Since lady bugs are carnivorous, they need the aphids in order to stay in the garden and become established. Personally, I would have removed the aphids a day or two later. Just my 2 cents. However, I love your videos and your commitment to growing your own organic veggies and self-sufficiency. Keep up the great work! :-)

[@sierrarazevich1962]

So I was told that if you ordered lady bugs and release him to a new location that they don’t survive, is that true?

[@newwavepressure6478]

How long can they be in frig i jus got mine today and im goin to so them in about 8 hours is that to long ???????

[@shannontucker2402]

Thanks for the video John. I have a very small indoor garden under grow lights. The aphids have already destroyed most of my Basil and other herbs and they are all over my Chard and spinach. I am going to order a small amount of ladybugs and was wondering if the ladybug nectar would help.Also am wondering about a ladybug house.

[@Barkbark630]

I don’t care if this was made before I was born I want ladybugs 💀

[@danielfox8433]

great tip mate,i had aphids last year on my crop and spent forever squishing them.

[@ShlisaShell]

Keeping your brain active, very good stuff!! Thanks for the vid.

[@gardenshedmanchester]

I observed that this comprehensive video pertains a variety of tips which are very useful to apply in our particular garden. I acknowledge your effort for widening up our strategies and tactics in growing. Good job!

[@risinglotus1915]

I greatly appreciate this video. Love your energy and how you got right to it! Thank you!

[@hopemorrison2367]

If he is a stoner why does he spend so much time growing healthy food and eat so healthy

[@DG123z]

I love you man :) Keep up the good work! :)

[@patrapper7367]

When KZbin suggests ladybug porn...

[@mrc9953]

Dude, turn on the auto focus so we can actually see what you are talking about... Shaka brah...

[@jesse9339]

Dude, are you trying to get banned for posting ladybug porn???

[@TheSeancassady]

I got my ladybugs today and instructions said to leave them in the fridge until I'm ready to release them. Question is, do I need to take them out of the fridge and let them warm up BEFORE taking them outside for a while or do I just take them from the fridge directly to the garden?

[@TheSeancassady]

Released ladybugs and two days later had a huge infestation of pincher bugs in my tree

[@cactustree505]

Stop being so harsh on this guy. He's a big help to us organic gardeners. And anyways he's wearing a Q-Link so he's definitely cool.

[@NhonyaBSness]

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!❤❤❤

[@snafuBMX420]

ladybugs lay the little orange eggs, lacewings lays the green ones

[@rogana5158able]

CCA = central composting authority

[@abubu3140]

Where do I buy that shower head in beginning of video?

[@husseymangtv]

hey man, thanks for the tips!

[@JohnDoe-oj5it]

Wow glad this video popped up! Thanks!

[@tabathaparsons3333]

IAM going to try this with my Rose 🌹 bushes

[@jenngonzales1540]

Love your videos!! I released my first container tongiht.

[@dadthegreat3076]

Won’t the lizards in your garden eat them?

[@sarojasunkara3682]

We are trying to attract ladybugs🐞 to collect their eggs

[@theangrykorean5194]

6:25 that lone lady bug, forever alone in the dark corner...yep...thats me. 😥

[@DowntownSound1]

Dont feel like that my angry Korean. You are a PIECE OF THIS GREAT PUZZLE. EVERY ONE IS. REMEMBER. JUST FIND YOUR MISSION.👍🏼

[@RosemaryCreations]

Just finding this video in August of 2013 and I'm thrilled. It's still here for us latecomers and still current info. Awesome.

[@susiepummill9391]

what else is beneficial that could be released?

[@katenyden2106]

What kind of hose nozzle is that? I like it and I want to get one!

[@thedouglaspodcast]

4:07 why did I laugh so hard??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀 I love dad jokes, I guess 🤷‍♀️ love this video so much and it’s 11 years old! Decided to check if you’re still posting and I see a video from 3 days ago! 😭♥️ excited to check out your other stuff. You seem like a cool dude and I’ve been soooo obsessed with composting/gardening and my worm bin over the last couple years 😍 so much fun.

[@lolitavat798]

Where did you buy those lady bugs?

[@AtvrisLantern]

I didnt think to water, good tip!!!

[@krissifaith6709]

Where can one buy said ladybugs?

[@williewillertom827]

sheesh, lady bugs be fuckin!

[@elliottjames671]

How do you get them to lay eggs

[@Brendel_knives]

Woo-hoo, 1k like, love the lady bugs,

[@frgarcia89]

Lol party island at your house

[@lorraineaquino3721]

Where can I buy ladybugs?

[@1nonlyg69]

You got my like n I subbed up..Buddy that was a very good vid..Thank you or sharing. peace (G69)

[@patrapper7367]

"RELEASE THE CRACKINS!!!"

[@dominoperk2873]

Spraying the lady bugs lightly before releasing with a mix of soda and water and let them dry, the wings will kinda glue shut and keep them from flying away and not harm the lady bugs

[@unclem4626]

So, I know this video is old, but macro or close ups require you to remove all zoom function. Zoom power must be zero. Try switch to manual focus if that helps. Otherwise closeups will always be blurry.

[@savedfaves]

We call them ladybirds here.

[@benscottbongiben]

John you look young here I have a toddler watching should be interesting she’s obsessed with ladybugs (ladybird beetles)

[@StreakingTiger]

LOL - Last year I tried to grow squash and zuchinni, and I thought the ladybugs were destroying the leaves, so I was constantly removing them. It just shows how dumb I am at gardening. There were hundreds of ladybugs all over my plants, and I had no idea they were there to help. Live and learn I guess.

[@johnpavon799]

You advice is bad advice! Hosing down the plants is bad advice! You need to keep the insects on the plants so the Ladybugs can eat the m, by hosing down the plants you are forcing the ladybugs to fly out side your yard to survive! The Best Lady Bug House Team!

[@Weldin810]

I live in michigan, i have a frog terrarium that has aphids attacking the plants for the 2nd time (i guess these are the eggs from the ones i previously killed) Where can I buy a small amount of Lady Bugs or find em cheap enough to let the rest go into the wild if i have extra?